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Tigers and Royals Set to Battle in Crucial Divisional Series Rematch: Singer vs Mize on the Mound

The Kansas City Royals and Detroit Tigers are set to continue their three-game divisional series on Saturday evening. Brady Singer will be on the mound for the Royals, while Casey Mize will start for the Tigers. Detroit had a strong record against their rivals last season, but the Royals secured an 8-0 victory in the series opener on Friday. The Tigers are the favorites to win with -108 odds, and the betting line has remained steady.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Royals -103 | Tigers -108
• Spread: Royals +1.5 (-219) | Tigers -1.5 (+193)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 52%.

Kansas City vs Detroit Stats

Kansas City Royals

On Saturday evening, Brady Singer will take the mound for the Kansas City Royals. Despite a rough outing in his last game, Singer has been having a breakout season with impressive stats including a 2.76 ERA and a 0.95 WHIP. The Royals have made key offseason moves and are seeing promising results, although they have recently struggled at the plate. Bobby Witt Jr. has been a standout player for the team, hitting four homers and 14 RBIs so far this season. The Royals are currently ranked 12th in offense, first in defense, and have a record of 17-10.

Detroit Tigers Analysis

Casey Mize will be taking the mound for the fifth time this season on Saturday after delivering a standout performance last weekend, earning his first win of the season. Despite battling injuries and missing last season, Mize has shown promise with a 2.95 ERA and 1.22 WHIP over 21.1 innings. Detroit has shown improvement in April, benefiting from strong pitching, particularly from the bullpen. While the team's offense is ranked 19th, they have potential to win the AL Central if they can produce more consistently. The Tigers are 14-12 overall, with their defense ranking 6th and offense ranking 19th. The team will be looking to bounce back against Kansas City after losing two of their last three matchups. Detroit's acquisition of Mark Canha has proven to be successful, with the veteran slugger leading the team in on base percentage and showing strong offensive performance. Overall, the Tigers have shown promise and the potential to compete in their division.

Tigers' Pitching Dominance Puts Pressure on Offensively-Challenged Royals

The Royals have faced challenges offensively, scoring three runs or less in four of their last five games. On the other hand, the Detroit Tigers have maintained a strong 3-2 record in their recent matches, including a successful series against the Rays. Royals' pitcher Brady Singer recently allowed five runs in his last outing, while Tigers' starter Casey Mize, the 1st overall pick in 2019, has demonstrated his capabilities by holding his opponents to two runs or less in his last three performances, maintaining a 2.95 ERA. Additionally, the Tigers boast one of the top pitching staffs in the league, with a bullpen ERA of 2.70 for the season.

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