Tigers’ rookie pitcher Michael Fulmer K’s 11, makes case to remain in rotation

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DETROIT — Through the first quarter of the season, the standing ovations at Comerica Park have been reserved exclusively for a certain pair of veteran pitchers — Justin Verlander and Jordan Zimmermann — but the crowd was on its feet Saturday afternoon, this time in appreciation for 23-year-old rookie Michael Fulmer.

Fulmer, the top-ranked prospect of the Detroit Tigers who was recalled in wake of a finger injury to Shane Greene last month, was sensational in his fifth MLB start, allowing just one run on four hits in a brilliant seven-inning performance during the Tigers’ 5-4- win over the Tampa Bay Rays.

Tigers starter Michael Fulmer was impressive on Saturday, allowing one run on four hits in seven innings. He struck out 11 and walked just one. AP Photo/Carlos Osorio

The former first-round draft pick, who was acquired from the New York Mets in exchange for center fielder Yoenis Cespedes …

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