In the first game of a Monday MLB doubleheader, the Detroit Tigers will battle the Cleveland Guardians from Progressive Field. The Tigers (43-73) are in the midst of a seven-game losing streak and are trapped in the AL Central Division basement. On Sunday, Detroit batters struck out 14 times during a 5-3 road loss against Chicago and you can find out how everyone else is doing at our MLB picks page.
Thirty-one year old righty Drew Hutchison (1-6 4.45 ERA) will take the mound for the Tigers in this matchup. Control has been an issue for Hutchison, who has issued 28 walks through 60 plus innings.
The Cleveland Guardians have won seven of their last ten games and hold a two-game lead over Minnesota for first place. On Sunday, SS Amed Rosario homered and scored three runs to lead Cleveland to a 7-2 road victory against Toronto. SP Shane Bieber (8-6) allowed two runs across seven solid frames to earn the win for the Guardians, who improved to 61-53 overall.
Twenty-seven year old righty Aaron Civale (2-5 6.05 ERA) will make his 14th start of the season for the Guardians. Last time out, Civale allowed two runs in four innings during a 3-2 road victory against Detroit.
Recent Betting Trends
- The Tigers are 1-9 in their last 10 games.
- The Tigers are 2-4-4 O/U.
- The Guardians are 7-3 in their last 10 games.
- The Guardians are 2-7-1 O/U.
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