In the second of a three-game series between the Detroit Tigers (76-64) and the Baltimore Orioles (76-64) at Comerica Park, Jordan Zimmermann (9-5, 4.44 ERA) and Ubaldo Jimenez (6-11, 6.19 ERA) get the ball. The Tigers won the last game 4-3, and Detroit leads the series 1-0. The game gets underway at 7:10 p.m. ET on Saturday, Sep. 10 and will air on MAS2 and FSDT.
In his most recent outing, Zimmermann pitched 1.2 innings, giving up six runs and walking two in a 6-3 loss to the White Sox. J.D. Martinez (.325, 63 Rs, 20 HRs, 58 RBIs, 1 SB) continued his strong season yesterday, going 3 for 3 with one run and two RBIs. The Orioles were victorious over the Rays 7-3 the last time Jimenez pitched. He went 9.0 innings, allowing three runs, striking out six and walking one.
Notes
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 are coming off of a hot pitching game where they recorded 10 strikeouts. The Tigers have a record of 16-23 when they are struck out that many times or more.
When they outhit their opponents, the Tigers are 59-11. The Orioles have a 51-9 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 13th, Detroit is in the top half of the league in runs, scoring 642 this season. Baltimore ranks in the top 10 with 663.
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 .772.
When the Orioles allow at least one home run, they are 44-51, well-matched with the Tigers who are 43-46 when allowing at least one homer.
