The Detroit Tigers are in the hunt for an AL Wild Card spot, but will need to overcome the Cleveland Indians in a four-game series that kicks off Monday. The Tigers have had no luck against the Tribe this season, as Detroit is just 2-13 against Cleveland.
Corey Kluber has completely dumbfounded the Tigers’ lineup this season, as the Cy Young contender is 3-0 with a 1.88 ERA in three starts against Detroit. Tigers’ batters are hitting a measly .146 average against Kluber this season.
Buck Farmer will get another chance to show his stuff in the starting rotation, as the youngster saw his first start of the season rained out last Wednesday. Farmer has a 4.07 ERA in seven big league appearances coming out of the bullpen this year.
Cleveland Indians vs Detroit Tigers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Detroit (83-72) will face the 90-65 Indians in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Detroit vs Cleveland injuries news.
The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Detroit Tigers rated this week at No. 17 and the Cleveland Indians sitting at No. 14.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Detroit Tigers No. 10 ranked offense (4.63 runs per game) against a Cleveland Indians defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 8 at 4.17 runs allowed per game. The Detroit Tigers have been averaging 9.16 hits per game, more than the Cleveland Indians have managed so far this season (8.99 hits on average).
Comparing defensive stats, Cleveland owns the No. 7-rated road mark, allowing 4.04 runs per game on the highway. Detroit, on the other hand, rates No. 9 in scoring at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
C Rodon shut down the Indians in their last game, striking out 11 in a 3-0 shutout over Cleveland in baseball action at Progressive Field.
Detroit suffered a 12-9 loss against Kansas City on Sunday, as Matt Boyd wasn't able to lead his team to victory at Comerica Park.
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