Tigers vs. Guardians: Can Cleveland Break Their Losing Streak?
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The Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians face off in a crucial three-game series at Progressive Field, starting tonight! Can the Guardians snap their seven-game losing streak, or will the Tigers extend their lead in the AL Central?
Probable Pitching Matchups
- Friday: RHP Reese Olson (4-3, 2.96 ERA) vs. RHP Slade Cecconi (3-3, 3.64 ERA) - Olson returns from injury for the Tigers.
- Saturday: RHP Casey Mize (8-2, 2.86 ERA) vs. LHP Logan Allen (5-6, 4.27 ERA)
- Sunday: LHP Tarik Skubal (10-2, 2.15 ERA) vs. RHP Gavin Williams (5-4, 3.86 ERA) - A potential pitching masterclass on Sunday!
Guardians' Struggles
Cleveland's offense has been ice cold, getting shut out four times during their current losing streak. Their team batting average of .225 ranks 26th in MLB, and their .297 on-base percentage is 28th. The pitching staff hasn't fared much better, with a 4.05 ERA.
Tigers' Strengths
The Tigers, on the other hand, are third in the American League in runs per game (5.0) and ERA (3.44). Their bullpen boasts a solid 70.6% save rate. Watch out for Tarik Skubal on Sunday, who dominated the Guardians earlier this season with a complete-game shutout.
Series History
The Guardians won three of four games against the Tigers in late May. However, Detroit leads the all-time series 1,160-1,158. This series promises to be a tight contest with significant implications for the AL Central standings.
How to Watch
Tonight's game starts at 7:10 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on FanDuel Sports Network Detroit. Streaming options are available through FuboTV and DirecTV.
Will the Guardians turn things around, or will the Tigers continue their dominance? Tune in to find out!