Trevor Bauer (1-0, 5.28 ERA) and Michael Fulmer (1-0, 3.60 ERA) take the hill in the last of a three-game series between the Cleveland Indians (12-12) and the Detroit Tigers (14-12) at Progressive Field. The Indians won the last game 4-0, and Cleveland leads the series 2-0. Action begins at 6:10 p.m. ET on Thursday, May. 5 and can be seen on STOh and FSDT.
Bauer pitched 4.0 innings in his last outing, surrendering three runs, striking out four and walking two in a 4-3 defeat to the Phillies. Carlos Santana (.244, 13 Rs, 4 HRs, 12 RBIs, 2 SBs) went 1 for 2 yesterday with one run. Fulmer went 5.0 innings, surrendering two runs, striking out four and walking one in a 9-2 win over the Twins in his most recent start. Nick Castellanos (.378, 11 Rs, 4 HRs, 19 RBIs, 1 SB) has been successful at the plate, going 2 for 3 yesterday.
The odds for Cleveland and Detroit are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable as of now. Within its division, Cleveland has a record of 4-7 SU. The Indians 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. Cleveland is one of the best in the MLB in terms of steals, swiping 19 bases. Cleveland’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.
The Tigers are 7-3 against AL Central opponents. Offensively, the Tigers 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 Tigers 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.
The Indians lead the season series, 5-0.
Predictions: SU Winner – CLE
Notes
Cleveland earned its second shutout of the season in its last game. Detroit has been shut out three times this season.
The Indians are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Tigers have a 6-9 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
It looks like the Indians have a slight leg up on the Tigers, as the Indians have won their last two games while the Tigers have lost their last two.
When they outhit their opponents, the Indians are 8-3. The Tigers have an 11-2 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 23rd in runs, Cleveland has earned 103 this season. Detroit ranks 13th with 118 runs.
Cleveland and Detroit both rank near the bottom of the league in walks. Cleveland sits at 24th with 73 this season and Detroit ranks 26th with 68.
When the Indians hit at least one home run, they are 6-8. When the Tigers hit at least one homer, they have a 13-5 record.
