Kurt Suzuki starting for Los Angeles on Thursday

Los Angeles Angels catcher Kurt Suzuki is in the lineup Thursday in the team's game against the Detroit Tigers.

What It Means:

Suzuki is getting the nod while batting fifth in the order against Tigers starter Matt Manning.

In 113 plate appearances this season, Suzuki has a .224 batting average with a .623 OPS, 2 home runs, 8 runs and 7 RBI.