Justin Verlander (0-0, 4.50 ERA) and Masahiro Tanaka (0-0, 3.18 ERA) are on the hill in the last of a three-game series between the Detroit Tigers (3-1) and the New York Yankees (3-2) at Comerica Park. The Yankees won the last game 8-4, and the series is currently tied 1-1. Action begins at 8:10 p.m. ET on Sunday, Apr. 10 and can be seen on ESPN.
Verlander pitched 6.0 innings in his most recent start, surrendering three runs, striking out five and walking two in an 8-7 win over the Marlins. Ian Kinsler (.421 ) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one run and one RBI. Tanaka went 5.2 innings, surrendering two runs, striking out four and walking one in a 5-3 defeat to the Astros in his last outing. Starlin Castro (.450 ) has been successful at the plate to start the season for the Yankees, going 2 for 4 yesterday with one run.
The odds for Detroit and New York are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable as of now. The Tigers lead the MLB in batting average with an impressive team average of .300.
Offensively, they average 0.0 runs per game, which is good for third in the AL. The Yankees capitalize on their at-bats at a high percentage, ranking .292 in the league with a .292 team batting average. The Yankees are an excellent base stealing team with five stolen bases, ranking second in the MLB. When it comes to issuing walks, the Yankees have the third-fewest in the AL with an average of just 1.6 walks allowed per game.
Predictions: SU Winner – NYY
Notes
The Tigers managed to give up four walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Yankees who are coming in with a 2-2 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When outhit, both the Tigers and the Yankees have records of 0-1.
Ranking 10th in home runs, Detroit has hit six this season. New York ranks fifth with nine home runs.
Detroit ranks at the top of the league when it comes to hits with 11.25 per game this season. New York ranks in the top 10 at seventh with 10.00.
Ranking first in on-base plus slugging percentage, Detroit has an OPS of .000 this season. New York ranks 20th with an OPS of .873.
When the Yankees allow at least one home run, they are 2-2, well-matched with the Tigers who are 1-1 when allowing at least one homer.
