Tigers Vs. Twins
The Detroit Tigers have lost six of their nine meetings with the Minnesota Twins this season, but they have to like their chances this weekend at home, especially if one of the league's best hitters isn't at full strength.
Justin Verlander takes the mound for the AL Central leaders Friday when they open a three-game series against the Twins, who may be without Justin Morneau.
Detroit (46-37) has won five of six on its homestand to improve its home record to an AL-best 30-12. The Tigers lead second-place Chicago by one-half game and are two in front of Minnesota (45-40).
