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Detroit Tigers Win Game 2 of Series Against Oakland A's, Look to Clinch Decisive Third Match

The Detroit Tigers have bounced back to win two of their last three games after a two-game losing streak. They currently have a 5-5 record in their last 10 games and are now above .500 after a win in Game 2 of the series. The Tigers are in fourth place in the AL Central, trailing the first-place team by 9.5 games and are 4.5 games out of the third AL Wild Card spot. On the other hand, the Oakland A's had won two consecutive games before losing three of their last four. They currently hold the third-fewest wins in the AL with a 4-6 record in their last 10 games. Oakland is in fourth place in the AL West, trailing the division leader by 15.5 games and the final AL Wild Card spot by 14.5 games. The A's are a slight home favorite in this upcoming game, with a betting line opening at -111 and currently at -110. The starting pitchers will be (ERA: ) for the Tigers and J.T. Ginn (ERA: 4.3) for the Athletics.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Tigers -102 | Athletics -110
• Spread: Tigers +1.5 (-207) | Athletics -1.5 (+180)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Oakland will win straight-up is 52%.

Detroit vs Oakland Stats

Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers beat the Oakland A's 2-1 in their last game, moving their record above .500 at 72-71. The Tigers have not had a winning season since 2016. In the game, they only scored two runs on five hits, with Dillon Dingler and Parker Meadows each driving in a run. Detroit has been led by their pitching, ranking sixth in team ERA but only tied for 22nd in runs scored. Riley Greene leads the team in home runs and RBI, while Matt Vierling leads in at-bats and ranks second in home runs and RBI. Wenceel Perez is currently on the 10-day IL. The Tigers have not named a starter for the upcoming series finale. They are ranked 21st in offense, 8th in defense, and have a power ranking of 5. The team is 37-37 on the road and has lost three of five games against the A's this season.

Oakland Athletics Analysis

The Oakland Athletics lineup struggled in the last game of the series, only scoring one run on six hits with Kyle McCann getting the lone RBI. The team ranks 23rd in team ERA and 25th in runs scored in the Majors. Brent Rooker leads the team in batting average, HR, and RBI, while JJ Bleday is slumping this month with a .160 batting average. The A's are 36-38 at home this season. J.T. Ginn will start Game 3, looking for his first Major League win after a strong performance in his last start. Overall, the Athletics are ranked 18th in power rankings and have a record of 62-81. Detroit won two out of three matchups against Oakland in their last series.

A's vs Tigers: Decisive Third Match in AL Series with A's Favored to Win

The upcoming game marks the decisive third match in the American League series between the A's and the Tigers, with each team having won one game previously. Detroit, currently trailing by 4.5 games for the final AL Wild Card spot, is in a crucial position with only 19 games left in the season. Although the Tigers have not yet announced their starting pitcher for the game, their team has excelled this season primarily due to their pitching staff, ranking sixth in team ERA. Ginn, with only his third career start, is expected to perform well based on his previous outing. While both teams lack a strong offensive presence, the A's, playing at home, are likely to secure the win with more effective clutch hitting. In this context, it is advisable to bet on the A's at -115 to emerge victorious and clinch the series.

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