The Tigers have played 14 one-run games in just 27 outings this year. Good thing Jim Leyland is already gray (and Sparky doesn’t have far to go). Detroit has won 9 of the one-run games.
Now, the Kitties head to KC riding a wave after sweeping Baltimore. Usually, I’d be happy just winning the series, but given the way Detroit is playing now and the way the probables line up, I’m hoping for another sweep.
Friday’s tilt features Justin Verlander (1-1, 2.79) against Brian Bannister (0-1, 4.91) while Saturday’s game has Mike Maroth (2-0, 4.82) taking on Odalis Perez (2-3, 6.91). The finale is Jeremy Bonderman (1-0, 3.69) against Zack Greinke (1-3, 4.70).
Verlander is coming off a poor outing against Minnesota, so KC might be just what the doctor ordered. The Royals are 11th in AL batting (.248), 11th in runs (107), 11th in slugging and 9th in OBP (.323). They have only 3 players with more than 10 RBI and none with more than 13. Detroit has seven players with 10 or more RBI and five with more than 13.
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