In the second of a four-game series between the Detroit Tigers (9-9) and the Oakland Athletics (10-10) at Comerica Park, Mike Pelfrey (0-3, 3.68 ERA) and Rich Hill (2-2, 3.32 ERA) take the mound. The Tigers won the last game 7-3, and Detroit leads the series 1-0. The game gets underway at 7:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Apr. 26 and will air on CSCA and FSDT.
In his last start, Pelfrey pitched 5.0 innings, allowing four runs (one unearned), striking out two and walking five in a 4-0 loss to the Royals. Victor Martinez (.281, 7 Rs, 3 HRs, 11 RBIs) played well again yesterday, going 2 for 4 with one run, one home run, and one RBI. The Athletics were victorious the last time Hill pitched. He pitched well, going 6.0 innings, giving up two, striking out 10 and walking four in a 7-3 victory over the Yankees. Josh Reddick (.265, 8 Rs, 4 HRs, 11 RBIs, 1 SB) has been doing well offensively for the Athletics, going 2 for 4 yesterday.
The odds are even for this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is presently unavailable. The most recent 10-game stretch for the Tigers has gone great. Over that span, Detroit is averaging 0.0 runs per game, well over their season average of 0.0. Detroit’s pitching staff has put it all together in the past 10 games. Its average runs allowed per game dropped to 0.0 during that span, compared to its 0.0 season average. They have been extremely effective at striking opposing batters out, averaging 6.6 strikeouts per game.
Oakland has been playing better lately, averaging 0.0 runs per game, more than their season average of 0.0. Oakland’s pitching staff has allowed an average of 0.0 runs per game during the last 10 games, lower than their season average of 0.0.
The only other game between the two teams went Detroit’s way.
Predictions: SU Winner – DET
Notes
When leading after seven innings, Oakland is 4-3, while Detroit is 4-4.
The Athletics are coming into this game after allowing one walk during their last outing. The Tigers have a 3-5 record when opponents give up one walk or less.
When they outhit their opponents, the Tigers are 7-1. The Athletics have an 8-1 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 22nd, Oakland sits near the bottom of the league in runs, scoring 69 this season. Detroit ranks in the top half at 13th with 79.
Both Detroit and Oakland are tied at 28th in walks with a total of 47 this season.
The Tigers are 8-4 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Athletics are 7-5 when they hit at least one homer.
