The Detroit Tigers wrap up their series against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday, August 16, at Comerica Park with first pitch scheduled for 1:40 PM ET. Drew Anderson takes the ball for Detroit against Chicago's Sean Burke in what shapes up as a matchup between two pitchers carving out their place in their respective rotations. It's a division game, and those always carry weight — even deep into August. The Tigers have the lineup card set and the crowd ready. Now it's time to play ball.

Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox Starting Pitchers

Drew Anderson gets the start for the Tigers. Anderson is one of those arms Detroit will need to lean on if this rotation is going to hold together down the stretch, and Sunday's start at Comerica Park is another opportunity to build a case for himself. ERA and win-loss figures weren't available heading into this one, so we'll let his work on the mound do the talking.

Sean Burke draws the assignment for Chicago. The right-hander has been part of the White Sox's ongoing effort to identify viable rotation pieces, and a road start against a Detroit lineup that can sting you in the middle of the order is a real test of where Burke stands.

Detroit Tigers Starting Lineup for August 16

• 1. Gleyber Torres, 2B
• 2. Kevin McGonigle, 3B
• 3. Dillon Dingler, C
• 4. Colt Keith, DH
• 5. Zach McKinstry, RF
• 6. Spencer Torkelson, 1B
• 7. Brett Callahan, LF
• 8. Max Clark, CF
• 9. Javier Báez, SS

Chicago White Sox Starting Lineup for August 16

• 1. Sam Antonacci, LF
• 2. Munetaka Murakami, 1B
• 3. Miguel Vargas, 3B
• 4. Andrew Benintendi, DH
• 5. Braden Montgomery, RF
• 6. Colson Montgomery, SS
• 7. Chase Meidroth, 2B
• 8. Tristan Peters, CF
• 9. Drew Romo, C

Keys to Watch in Sunday's Game

Colt Keith Hitting Fourth

Detroit is running Colt Keith out of the cleanup spot, and that decision tells you something about where his development stands. If Keith can do damage against Burke, this Tigers offense gets into a different gear. He's the kind of bat in the heart of the order that can change how a pitcher approaches the entire lineup.

Gleyber Torres and the Top of the Order

Gleyber Torres leads off for Detroit. Getting Torres on base sets everything in motion — with McGonigle, Dingler, and Keith behind him, a patient at-bat from Torres at the top can put the White Sox in trouble before the lineup even gets to the middle of the card.

Spencer Torkelson at First Base

Torkelson is slotted sixth, and Sunday is another chance for him to put together a productive afternoon at Comerica Park. The home crowd at Comerica Park has seen the highs and lows from Torkelson, and a strong performance against a Chicago rotation that's been developing on the fly would go a long way.

Max Clark in Center Field

Clark hitting eighth means he's still working his way into this lineup, but the talent is undeniable. Watch how he handles Burke and whether he can create something in his at-bats. The young outfielder's development is one of the more interesting threads of this Tigers season.

Prediction

This one comes down to Anderson giving Detroit quality innings and the middle of the order making Burke work. If Torres and McGonigle get on base consistently and Keith delivers in the cleanup spot, the Tigers have the pieces to win a comfortable Sunday afternoon game at Comerica Park. Detroit wins, 5-3.

Catch the game on Detroit SportsNet or WXYT 97.1 FM.