Mike Pelfrey (1-7, 4.91 ERA) and the Detroit Tigers (38-38) go up against Adam Conley (4-4, 3.56 ERA) and the Miami Marlins (41-35) in the first of a two-game interleague series at Comerica Park. The game starts at 7:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Jun. 28 and will air on FSDT and FSFL.
In his last start, Pelfrey pitched 4.1 innings, allowing zero runs and striking out two in a 7-5 loss to the Indians. Victor Martinez (.319, 29 Rs, 14 HRs, 40 RBIs) played well again Sunday, going 2 for 4 with two runs, two home runs, and two RBIs. The Marlins were victorious the last time Conley pitched. He pitched well, going 8.0 innings, allowing zero runs, striking out four and walking one in a 3-0 victory over the Braves.
Notes
The Tigers are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Marlins have a 15-20 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
It looks like the Marlins have a slight leg up on the Tigers, as the Marlins have won their last two games while the Tigers have lost their last three.
When they outhit their opponents, the Marlins are 33-8. The Tigers have a 31-7 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 20th, Miami sits in the bottom half of the league in runs, scoring 318 this season. Detroit ranks in the top 10 with 357.
Ranking 16th, Miami is in the bottom half of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.737). Detroit ranks in the top 10 at seventh with an OPS of .769.
The Marlins are 15-21 when they allow at least one home run. The Tigers perform similarly when they allow one or more homers with a 21-25 record.
