Jordan Zimmermann (3-0, 0.00 ERA) and the Detroit Tigers (8-9) meet Kendall Graveman (1-1, 2.04 ERA) and the Oakland Athletics (10-9) in the first of a four-game series at Comerica Park. The game starts at 7:10 p.m. ET on Monday, Apr. 25 and will air on CSCA and FSDT.
In his last start, Zimmermann pitched 6.1 innings, allowing zero runs, striking out eight and walking one in a 3-2 victory over the Royals. J.D. Martinez (.312, 8 Rs, 2 HRs, 6 RBIs) played well again yesterday, going 2 for 4. The Athletics were victorious over the Yankees 5-2 the last time Graveman pitched. He went 6.1 innings, allowing one run, striking out eight and walking three. Chris Coghlan (.192, 7 Rs, 4 HRs, 10 RBIs) went 1 for 3 yesterday with one run, one home run, and one RBI.
The odds are even for this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable at the moment. Detroit has averaged 0.0 runs per game over the last 10 games, higher than its season average of 0.0. They typically aren’t overmatched by pitchers, ranking fifth in the AL with an average of only 9.0 strikeouts per home game. The most recent 10 game stretch for Detroit’s pitching staff has gone great. Over that span, Detroit’s opponents are averaging 0.0 runs per game, below their season average of 0.0. They have been extremely effective at striking opposing batters out, averaging 6.9 strikeouts per game.
During the last 10 games, they averaged 0.0 runs per game, above their 0.0 season average. Oakland’s pitching staff has allowed an average of 0.0 runs per game during the last 10 games, lower than their season average of 0.0.
Predictions: SU Winner – DET
Notes
The Tigers are coming off of a weak pitching game where they recorded five strikeouts. The Athletics have a record of 3-3 when opponents’ pitchers have five strikeouts or less.
When outhit, the Tigers and the Athletics both have records of 2-7.
Detroit and Oakland both rank in the top half of the league in home runs. Detroit sits at 15th with 19 home runs this season and Oakland ranks 12th with 21.
Ranking 19th, Oakland is in the bottom half of the league in hits, notching 7.95 per game. Detroit ranks in the top half at 11th with 8.76.
Ranking first in on-base plus slugging percentage, Detroit has an OPS of .000 this season. Oakland ranks 26th with an OPS of .667.
When the Athletics allow at least one home run, they are 5-7. When the Tigers allow one or more homers, they have a 4-6 record.
