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Mitch Haniger back in Mariners’ lineup for Game 2 vs Tigers

Jun 20, 2017, 3:39 PM | Updated: 3:40 pm

Mitch Haniger has gone 9 for 34 in eight games since returning from the disabled list. (AP)...

Mitch Haniger has gone 9 for 34 in eight games since returning from the disabled list. (AP)

(AP)

After getting the night off in Monday’s series opener against Detroit, Mitch Haniger is back in the Mariners’ lineup for Game 2, playing right field and hitting in his usual No. 2 spot in the order.

The Mariners will face Detroit right-hander Jordan Zimmermann (5-5, 5.35 ERA in 13 starts) as they try to get to within a game of .500.

Ariel Miranda will deliver first pitch at 7:10. Pregame coverage begins at 6 on 710 ESPN Seattle.

Mariners (35-37)

Ben Gamel, LF
Mitch Haniger, RF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Nelson Cruz, DH
Kyle Seager, 3B
Danny Valencia, 1B
Jarrod Dyson, CF
Mike Zunino, C
Taylor Motter, SS

Ariel Miranda, LHP

Tigers (32-37)

Ian Kinsler, 2B
Nicholas Castellanos, 3B
Miguel Cabreba, 1B
J.D. Martinez, RF
Justin Upton, LF
John Hicks, DH
Mikie Mahtook, CF
James McCann, C
Jose Iglesias, SS

Jordan Zimmermann, RHP

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