In the first of a three-game series between the Detroit Tigers (16-21) and the Minnesota Twins (10-26) at Comerica Park, Jordan Zimmermann (5-2, 1.50 ERA) and Jose Berrios (1-1, 6.28 ERA) get the start. The game gets underway at 7:10 p.m. ET on Monday, May. 16 and will air on FSDT and FSN.
In his last start, Zimmermann pitched 7.0 innings, allowing three runs, striking out three and walking three in a 3-2 loss to the Nationals. Nick Castellanos (.344, 15 Rs, 7 HRs, 28 RBIs, 1 SB) went 1 for 4 yesterday. The Twins were unsuccessful against the Orioles 5-3 the last time Berrios pitched. He went 5.0 innings, giving up three runs, striking out six and walking one. Byung Ho Park (.257, 17 Rs, 9 HRs, 15 RBIs, 1 SB) has been doing well offensively for the Twins, going 2 for 4 yesterday with two runs.
The odds are even for this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is presently unavailable. The Tigers have a SU record of 4-14 against teams in their division. Over their past 10 games, Detroit’s offense has been playing lights out, averaging 0.0 runs per game, well over their season average of 0.0. Don’t expect the Detroit hitters to swing wildly. They average only 9.1 strikeouts per game. 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.
Against teams in their division, the Twins are 4-8 SU. Minnesota has been playing better lately, averaging 0.0 runs per game, more than their season average of 0.0. Minnesota’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.
So far this season, the Tigers are 3-0 against the Twins.
Predictions: SU Winner – DET
Notes
Minnesota has won 27% (4-11) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Detroit has won 38% (6-10) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Twins are coming into this game after allowing one walk during their last outing. The Tigers have a 4-8 record when opponents give up one walk or less.
When they outhit their opponents, the Twins are 7-5. The Tigers have a 12-5 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 27th, Minnesota sits near the bottom of the league in runs, scoring 128 this season. Detroit ranks in the bottom half at 17th with 156.
Ranking 21st, Detroit is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 107 this season. Minnesota ranks in the top half with 114.
The Tigers are 15-11 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Twins are 8-16 when they hit at least one homer.
