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Detroit Tigers Favored to Extend AL Central Lead in Four-Game Series Against Cleveland Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians and Detroit Tigers, both top teams in the AL Central standings, are set to face off in a four-game series. This will be the first meeting between these division rivals this season. Cleveland's Slade Cecconi (5.40 ERA) will start against Detroit's Jack Flaherty (4.44 ERA). The game is scheduled for 6:40 PM EST. Stay tuned for our predicted outcome of this matchup. Detroit is currently the betting favorite at -133.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Guardians +121 | Tigers -133
• Spread: Guardians +1.5 (-184) | Tigers -1.5 (+152)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 57%.

Cleveland vs Detroit Stats

Cleveland Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians, who won the AL Central last season, have been chasing the Tigers for most of the current season. They recently fell behind the Twins in the standings and are now half a game behind them. Cleveland is looking to make up ground in a pivotal series, as they are currently 5.5 games behind the Tigers. The team was rained out twice in a row against the Twins but will resume a game on Wednesday, in which they are trailing 2-1 in the fourth inning. Kyle Manzardo leads the team in home runs and RBIs and will already have an RBI when the game resumes. Steven Kwan is the team's leadoff hitter with the best batting average, while Jose Ramirez is having a strong season batting third. Slade Cecconi will make his second start as a 25-year old right-hander, after a solid performance in his first start this season. Cleveland is ranked 22nd in offense, 19th in defense, and currently has a record of 25-21.

Detroit Tigers Analysis

The Detroit Tigers are currently leading their division by five games, the largest lead in the league. Despite splitting their recent series against the Cardinals, player Riley Greene had an impressive performance with a home run and four RBIs. Greene, a 24-year old outfielder, has been a key player for the Tigers with 12 home runs and 34 RBIs so far. Spencer Torkelson also has 12 home runs and leads the team with 38 RBIs. Zach McKinstry contributed with two hits in the recent game, batting third in the order while playing multiple positions. Pitcher Jack Flaherty will make his 10th start of the season with a 2-5 record. The Tigers have a power ranking of 6 and are ranked fourth in offense, scoring an average of 5.35 runs per game. Their defense is ranked seventh, giving up an average of 3.69 runs per game. Overall, the team has a strong record of 32-17.

Detroit Tigers poised for victory against struggling Cleveland team with Jack Flaherty set to take the mound

The Detroit Tigers are currently enjoying a strong position in the AL Central, and their lead will likely widen with Jack Flaherty set to take the mound. On the other hand, the Cleveland team has been facing disruptions in their performance, as evidenced by their premature exit in the 4th inning during Monday's game. Looking ahead, Cleveland will face the challenge of a quick turnaround for their upcoming game against Detroit, with Slade Cecconi as their starting pitcher. Cecconi's track record includes a subpar performance this season with a 5.40 ERA, which is a decline from his previous season stats of 6.66 over twenty games. Detroit's lineup, featuring sluggers Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson, has been showcasing their power hitting abilities. With Flaherty's pitching expertise and recent win against Toronto, it is highly likely that Detroit will come out on top in this matchup. Therefore, the Tigers are the recommended choice for the win.

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