In a game that has the potential for a lot of runs, Tyler Skaggs (1-3, 5.70 ERA) and the Los Angeles Angels (55-74) are in Detroit to square off against Anibal Sanchez (7-12, 5.83 ERA) and the Tigers (69-60). This is the last of a three-game series at Comerica Park. The Angels won the last game 3-2, and the series is currently tied 1-1. Action begins at 1:10 p.m. ET on Sunday, Aug. 28 and can be seen on FSDT.
Sanchez pitched 7.0 innings in his most recent start, surrendering three runs and striking out two in an 8-3 win over the Twins. J.D. Martinez (.320, 54 Rs, 18 HRs, 52 RBIs, 1 SB) went 1 for 3 yesterday. Skaggs went 4.0 innings, surrendering four runs, striking out two and walking five in a 7-2 defeat to the Blue Jays in his last outing. Albert Pujols (.259, 54 Rs, 25 HRs, 101 RBIs, 4 SBs) went 1 for 5 yesterday.
Detroit is a -145 favorite against Los Angeles and the Over/Under (O/U) for this game is sitting at nine runs. The Tigers have recorded an overall money line of +1,526 and have shown high-level performance as a favorite this season with a record of 36-16. Detroit is an impressive 5-2 as the favorite over its last 10 games. The Tigers have no trouble scoring as they rank fifth in the AL in offense with 4.7 runs per game. The Tigers are one of the best in the AL in terms of hits with an impressive 9.2 per game.
As for their opponent, Los Angeles is coming in with an overall money line of -1,878 and a disappointing record of 28-50 as the underdog. Los Angeles is excellent at making contact with an AL-low 6.0 per game.
The Angels lead the season series, 3-2. The Tigers have an 18-19 record against left-handed starting pitchers on the year, which is what they’ll be facing when Skaggs takes the mound. Sanchez (RHP) will be on the hill against the Angels, who have a 37-57 record against right-handed starting pitchers.
Predictions: SU Winner – DET, O/U – Over
Notes
When leading after seven innings, Detroit is 35-27, while Los Angeles is 23-33.
The Angels are coming off of a hot pitching game where they recorded 10 strikeouts. The Tigers have a record of 14-22 when they are struck out that many times or more.
When they outhit their opponents, the Angels are 44-11. The Tigers have a 54-11 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 19th in runs, Los Angeles has earned 571 this season. Detroit ranks 10th with 599 runs.
Detroit and Los Angeles both rank in the bottom half of the league in walks. Detroit sits at 17th with 379 this season and Los Angeles ranks 18th with 378.
When the Tigers hit at least one home run, they are 56-36. When the Angels hit at least one homer, they have a 39-41 record.
