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Tigers Look to Sweep Royals in AL Central Showdown

The Kansas City Royals will face off against the Detroit Tigers in an American League Central battle on Sunday, August 24. The Royals, currently 66-64, are chasing a wild card berth, sitting just 3.5 games back. However, they have lost three of their last four games. On the other hand, the Tigers hold the division lead with a record of 78-53, leading by 11.5 games. Detroit is on a hot streak, winning nine of their last 10 games and boasting an 8-2 record against Kansas City this season. Seth Lugo will start for the Royals, while Jack Flaherty will take the mound for the Tigers. The game is scheduled to begin at 1:40 P.M. EST.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Royals +130 | Tigers -145
• Spread: Royals +1.5 (-163) | Tigers -1.5 (+142)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 59%.

Kansas City Royals

The Kansas City Royals are currently 66-64 overall this season and are in second place in the AL Central, trailing the Tigers by 11.5 games. With a 30-34 road record, they are 3.5 games back of the Mariners for the final wild card spot. Despite winning five straight games, the Royals have lost three of their last four games. In their most recent game, they lost 4-2 to the Tigers on Saturday, Aug. 23. Seth Lugo will start for the Royals against the Tigers on Sunday, boasting an 8-6 record and a 3.73 ERA in 24 starts. The Royals are 13-11 when Lugo starts and have a 5-6 record on the road with him on the mound. Lugo has a 4.24 ERA on the road and a 6.63 ERA in seven games since the All-Star break. In two games against Detroit, Lugo has allowed seven earned runs in 10 innings. The Royals are hitting .246 this season, ranking 17th in the league, and have scored the third fewest runs. They have hit the fourth fewest home runs this year. Kansas City is hitting .246 on the road and .260 in August, with a .252 batting average in the second half of the season. They have a .248 batting average against the Tigers in eight games.

Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers are having a successful season with a record of 78-53 and currently leading the American League Central division. They are on a five-game winning streak and have won nine out of their last 10 games. In their latest game, they defeated the Royals 4-2 and have won both games in the weekend series. Jack Flaherty will be starting for the Tigers in their upcoming game against the Royals, with a 7-12 record and a 4.51 ERA in 25 starts. The Tigers have a record of 8-17 when Flaherty starts this season. Overall, the Tigers are hitting .250 this season, ranking 11th in the league, and they have scored the eight most runs. In their upcoming game, they will be looking to maintain their winning momentum and secure their position at the top of the division.

Detroit Tigers Poised to Complete Sweep of Kansas City Royals with Strong Pitching and Home Offense

The Detroit Tigers currently hold a commanding lead in the American League Central division due to their consistent success against divisional opponents. With an impressive 8-2 record against the Kansas City Royals this year, the Tigers are poised to secure another victory and complete a sweep on Sunday. Starting pitcher Jack Flaherty, who boasts a 3.45 ERA at home, will look to maintain the team's strong performance. Additionally, Detroit's potent home offense, hitting .261 at home in August, is expected to challenge Seth Lugo of the Royals, who has struggled against the Tigers this season with a 6.63 ERA in the second half. Given these factors, the Tigers are in a favorable position to continue their winning streak and cover the spread.

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