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World Series Game Two Preview: Tigers at Giants

by R.J. Anderson

No matter how Game One turns out in any series, Game Two is always described as pivotal. This Game Two figures to be no different. The Tigers need to win, especially after seeing their ace Justin Verlander fall in what appeared to be a decidedly lopsided battle. If Detroit loses Game Two, expect to start hearing about how Game Three is of the “must-win” variety.

Tigers (Doug Fister) vs. Giants (Madison Bumgarner) – 8:00 p.m. ET

Projected Starting Lineups

Tigers vs. Bumgarner (L)

Giants vs. Fister (R)

Austin Jackson, CF (R)

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