Detroit Tigers vs. Twins rain delay: Tarp off the field, 2 p.m. start planned

DETROIT – The Detroit Tigers game against the Minnesota Twins scheduled for Monday afternoon is scheduled to start at 2 p.m.

Monday’s game was scheduled to begin at 1:10 p.m. at Comerica Park. The tarp was taken off the field around 1:20 p.m. and first pitch is expected to be around 2 p.m.

Here’s what Local 4Caster Paul Gross said about Monday’s rain chances:

“Shower and thunderstorm chances increase late Monday morning through early evening. It will not rain that entire time, but there will be some downpours part of the day.”

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The Tigers come into the day with a 2-1 record after winning the opening series against the Cleveland Indians. Minnesota is also 2-1 after a trip to Milwaukee.

Here’s Monday’s starting lineup for the Tigers:

1. Robbie Grossman, LF
2. Jeimer Candelario, 3B
3. Willi Castro, SS
4. Miguel Cabrera, DH
5. Nomar Mazara, RF
6. Jonathan Schoop, 1B
7. Wilson Ramos, C
8. Niko Goodrum, 2B
9. Akil Baddoo, CF

Jose Urena will make his Tigers debut on the mound against Matt Shoemaker of the Twins.