Here is a look at the lineup for the opening game of the Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers game:
- Alejandro De Aza - CF
- Alexei Ramirez - SS
- Adam Dunn - DH
- Paul Konerko - 1B
- A.J. Pierzynski - C
- Alex Rios - RF
- Dayan Viciedo - LF
- Brent Morel - 3B
- Gordon Beckham - 2B
- Jake Peavy - P
In a unusual move, the White Sox will be starting C A.J. Pierzynski over rookie, right-handed batter C Tyler Flowers.
On his career, Pierzynski has struggled against left-handed pitchers -- such as SP Drew Smyly who pitches for the Tigers on Friday -- hitting only a .302 weighted on-base percentage against lefties, compared to his .327 wOBA against righties.
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