Chris Archer has only pitched into the fifth inning once in seven starts for the Twins, so he's still seeking his first victory after signing as a free agent in spring training.
The veteran righthander (0-1, 4.10 ERA) gets another chance at Target Field (6:40 p.m., BSN) against the Detroit Tigers and righthander Elvin Rodriguez.
Rodriguez has pitched in one major league game. The 24-year-old started against the White Sox on April 10 and gave up four runs in 2 2⁄3 innings in a 10-1 loss.
The Twins are coming home after a 5-1 road trip which ended when they rallied from six down to beat the Royals 7-6.
Archer gave up a run in four innings last Monday against the A's in a game the Twins won 3-1. In 11 career starts against the Tigers he is 2-3 with a 3.66 ERA.
The Twins (25-16) are first in the American League Central, four games ahead of second-place Chicago. Detroit (14-26) is tied for last with Kansas City, 10 1⁄2 games back.
TIGERS LINEUP
Robbie Grossman, RF
