In the first of a three-game series between the Detroit Tigers (75-64) and the Baltimore Orioles (76-63) at Comerica Park, Michael Fulmer (10-6, 2.77 ERA) and Kevin Gausman (7-10, 3.58 ERA) get the ball. The game gets underway at 7:10 p.m. ET on Friday, Sep. 9 and will air on MAS2 and FSDT.
In his most recent outing, Fulmer pitched 6.0 innings, allowing three runs, striking out four and walking one in a 5-2 loss to the Royals. J.D. Martinez (.320, 62 Rs, 20 HRs, 56 RBIs, 1 SB) went 1 for 3 Wednesday with one run. The Orioles were victorious the last time Gausman pitched. He had a good outing, pitching 6.0 innings, allowing zero runs, striking out eight and walking two in a 2-0 victory over the Yankees. Manny Machado (.307, 96 Rs, 34 HRs, 90 RBIs) has been doing well, going 2 for 5 Wednesday with one run.
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Detroit has won 58% (39-28) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Baltimore has won 61% (37-24) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Orioles managed to give up four walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Tigers who are heading in with a 32-15 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they outhit their opponents, the Tigers are 58-11. The Orioles have a 51-9 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 13th, Detroit is in the top half of the league in runs, scoring 638 this season. Baltimore ranks in the top 10 at ninth with 660.
Ranking seventh, Detroit is in the top 10 of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.767). Baltimore ranks in the top five at fourth with an OPS of .774.
When the Orioles allow at least one home run, they are 44-50, well-matched with the Tigers who are 42-46 when allowing at least one homer.
