Jordan Zimmermann (8-2, 2.58 ERA) takes the hill for the Detroit Tigers (30-28) as they square off against R.A. Dickey (3-6, 4.21 ERA) and the Toronto Blue Jays (31-29) in the last of a three-game series at Comerica Park. The Tigers won the last game 3-2, continuing a five-game winning streak. Action begins at 1:10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Jun. 8 and can be seen on FSDT and RSN.
Zimmermann pitched 5.2 innings in his last outing, surrendering two runs, striking out three and walking two in a 10-3 win over the White Sox. Ian Kinsler (.320, 50 Rs, 11 HRs, 35 RBIs, 7 SBs) had another good game yesterday, going 2 for 4 with one run and two RBIs. Dickey went 6.2 innings, surrendering one runs (one unearned), striking out four and walking five in a 5-2 win over the Red Sox in his most recent start. Michael Saunders (.290, 28 Rs, 9 HRs, 19 RBIs) went 1 for 3 yesterday.
Notes
Toronto has won 46% (11-13) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Detroit has won 46% (13-15) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Blue Jays are coming off of a hot pitching game where they recorded 13 strikeouts. The Tigers have a record of 2-3 when they are struck out that many times or more.
When they are outhit, the Tigers are 4-18. The Blue Jays have a 6-20 record when opponents outhit them.
Detroit ranks in the top half of the league when it comes to home runs, hitting 72 this season. Toronto ranks in the top 10 at sixth with 76.
Ranking 21st, Detroit is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 167 this season. Toronto ranks in the top five with 216.
The Tigers are 25-14 when they hit at least one home run. The Blue Jays perform similarly when they hit one or more homers with a 26-16 record.
