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8:15 p.m., Fox Sports Detroit, WXYT-FM (97.1): Zimmermann squares off with AL leader in wins.

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Tigers third baseman Nick Castellanos is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the 2nd inning on Monday, July 17, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo.(Photo: Jamie Squire, Getty Images)

When: 8:15 p.m.

Where: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Mo.

TV: Fox Sports Detroit.

Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1; other radio affiliates).

First-pitch weather forecast: Sunny, 92 degrees.

Probable starting pitchers: RHP Jordan Zimmermann (5-7, 5.87 ERA) vs. LHP Jason Vargas (12-3, 2.62 ERA).

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Tigers lineup:

1. Ian Kinsler, 2B 2. Nick Castellanos, 3B 3. Justin Upton, LF 4. Miguel Cabrera, 1B 5. J.D. Martinez, RF 6. Victor Martinez, DH 7. Mikie Mahtook, CF 8. Alex Avila, C 9. Jose Iglesias, SS

Game notes: After notching a series win over the Blue Jays at Comerica Park on Sunday's walk-off win in 11 innings, the Tigers travel to sweltering Kansas City for a four-game set against the Royals. K.C. is in the middle of the AL Central Division standings and four games ahead of the Tigers. Zimmermann was smashed by the Indians in his last start, July 7 against Cleveland, allowing five earned runs on eight hits in just three innings. Vargas pitched in Tuesday's All-Star Game and leads the AL in wins.

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