Justin Verlander (3-4, 4.58 ERA) and the Detroit Tigers (22-22) go up against Jeremy Hellickson (4-2, 3.99 ERA) and the Philadelphia Phillies (25-20) in the second of a three-game interleague series at Comerica Park. The Tigers won the last game 5-4, and Detroit leads the series 1-0. The game starts at 7:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May. 24 and will air on CSPh and FSDT.
In his last start, Verlander pitched 7.1 innings, giving up three runs, striking out 10 and walking three in a 6-3 victory over the Twins. Miguel Cabrera (.327, 27 Rs, 11 HRs, 28 RBIs) continued his strong season yesterday, going 3 for 3 with three runs, two home runs, and two RBIs. The Phillies were also victorious the last time Hellickson pitched. He pitched well, going 6.0 innings, allowing two runs, striking out four and walking one in a 4-2 victory over the Marlins. Odubel Herrera (.335, 26 Rs, 4 HRs, 14 RBIs, 6 SBs) has been doing well offensively for the Phillies, going 3 for 4 yesterday with one RBI.
Oddsmakers have deemed this game an even matchup and the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable at the moment. The Tigers have a SU record of 22-19 against the NL. Over their past 10 games, Detroit’s offense has been playing lights out, averaging 0.0 runs per game, well over their season average of 0.0. Detroit’s pitching staff has put it all together in the past 10 games. Its average runs allowed per game dropped to 0.0 during that span, compared to its 0.0 season average. They have been extremely effective at striking opposing batters out, averaging 7.3 strikeouts per game.
Against AL opponents, the Phillies are 15-19 SU. Philadelphia has been playing better lately, averaging 0.0 runs per game, more than their season average of 0.0. Philadelphia’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.
The only other game between the two teams went Detroit’s way.
Predictions: SU Winner – DET
Notes
When leading after seven innings, Detroit is 10-11, while Philadelphia is 8-10.
The Phillies are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Tigers have a 9-14 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they outhit their opponents, the Tigers are 17-6. The Phillies have a 15-2 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 29th in runs, Philadelphia has earned 146 this season. Detroit ranks eighth with 203 runs.
Detroit and Philadelphia both rank near the bottom of the league in walks. Detroit sits at 24th with 122 this season and Philadelphia ranks 27th with 112.
The Tigers are 21-12 when they hit at least one home run. The Phillies perform similarly when they hit one or more homers with a 19-9 record.
