Tigers' Davis on Game 3 status: 'I am playing'
Despite dealing with a groin strain that resulted in his early departure from Game 2 on Friday, Detroit Tigers outfielder Rajai Davis is adamant he'll be in the lineup on Sunday:
Rajai Davis: "I AM playing tomorrow," when asked if. How about today? "I'm glad I don't have to make that decision."
— Matthew B. Mowery (@matthewbmowery) October 4, 2014
Ausmus: Cooler weather a factor with Rajai tomorrow. Said it tightened up as it got cooler in G1
— Matthew B. Mowery (@matthewbmowery) October 4, 2014
Davis was questionable for the American League Division Series (ALDS) after suffering a Grade 1 groin strain during the final weekend of the season, but was pencilled into the starting lineup for both Game's 1 and 2.
The 33-year-old was removed from Friday's game in the third inning after he was unable to leg out what should have been an easy double, forcing manager Brad Ausmus to replace Davis with Ezequiel Carrera.
Davis' bat has been solid this postseason, going 2-for-5, though his lack of mobility in center field could prove to be a liability.