Michael Fulmer (5-1, 3.24 ERA) and the Detroit Tigers (28-28) square off against J.A. Happ (6-2, 3.06 ERA) and the Toronto Blue Jays (31-27) in a game that has the potential to be low scoring. This is the first of a three-game series at Comerica Park. Action begins at 7:10 p.m. ET on Monday, Jun. 6 and can be seen on FSDT and RSN.
Fulmer pitched 7.2 innings in his last outing, surrendering zero runs, striking out eight and walking two in a 3-0 win over the Angels. Victor Martinez (.352, 24 Rs, 9 HRs, 34 RBIs) had another good game yesterday, going 2 for 4. Happ went 6.0 innings, surrendering one run, striking out three and walking two in a 4-1 win over the Yankees in his most recent start.
The odds for Detroit and Toronto are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is currently not available. The Tigers have seen an uptick in scoring as of late, averaging 0.0 runs during the last 10 games compared to their season average of 0.0 runs per game. Detroit’s pitching staff has been doing better against opposing offenses during the last 10 games, only allowing an average of 0.0 runs per game, well under their season average of 0.0.
Offensively, the Blue Jays have really picked up the pace in the last 10 games. They have exceeded their season average of 0.0 runs per game by averaging 0.0 during that stretch. The Blue Jays allow 0.0 runs per game, but have improved upon those numbers in the past 10 games, allowing 0.0 runs per game during that span.
Predictions: SU Winner – TOR
Notes
Detroit has won 44% (12-15) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Toronto has won 48% (11-12) of its games when taking a late lead.
After a weak showing last week where they got in four hits, the Blue Jays need to step it up. The Tigers have a record of 3-1 when opponents get four hits or less.
The Tigers and the Blue Jays are both 23-7 when they notch more hits than their opponent.
Ranking 17th in runs, Toronto has earned 246 this season. Detroit ranks 11th with 259 runs.
Ranking 24th, Detroit is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 160 this season. Toronto ranks in the top 10 at sixth with 203.
When the Tigers hit at least one home run, they are 24-14, well-matched with the Blue Jays who are 26-15 when hitting one or more homers.
