Lineups: Nelson Cruz back, Robinson Cano at DH for Mariners-Tigers finale

Jun 23, 2016, 9:33 AM | Updated: 9:34 am

After a day off Wednesday, Nelson Cruz is back in the lineup for the M's they try to avoid a four-game sweep. (AP)

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Former Seattle Sports Lead Editor

Nelson Cruz is back in the lineup for the finale of the Mariners’ four-game series with Detroit, hitting in his usual cleanup spot and playing right field with Robinson Cano as the designated hitter.

Right-hander Adrian Sampson is making his second start for the Mariners. He’ll be opposed by Detroit lefty Daniel Norris.

First pitch is at 10:08 on 710 ESPN Seattle. The pregame show is underway.

Mariners

Ketel Marte, SS
Franklin Gutierrez, LF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Nelson Cruz, RF
Dae-Ho Lee, 1B
Kyle Seager, 3B
Chris Iannetta, C
Leonys Martin, CF
Shawn O’Malley, 2

Tigers

Ian Kinsler, 2B
Jose Iglesias, SS
Miguel Cabrera, DH
Nick Castellanos, 3B
Justin Upton, LF
Steven Moya, RF
James McCann, C
Jarrod Saltalamacchia, 1B
Andrew Romine, CF

Daniel Norris, LHP

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