Tigers vs. Guardians May 26: AL Central Rivals Clash in Critical Series Opener
The Cleveland Guardians (18-22) face the Detroit Tigers (15-28) in a four-game AL Central series starting Thursday at Comerica Park. First pitch is set for 7:10 p.m.
The Guardians enter having lost two straight to Houston, most recently falling 2-1 despite a solid six-inning start from Cal Quantrill. The Tigers just salvaged their series finale against Minnesota with a 4-2 win.
Game Details:
- Tigers are favored at -142
- Guardians moneyline: +120
- Run line: Cleveland +1.5
- Over/Under: 7.5 runs
Pitching Matchup:
- Guardians: Konnor Pilkington (0-0, 2.08 ERA, 1.04 WHIP)
- Tigers: Tarik Skubal (3-2, 2.22 ERA, 1.05 WHIP)
Key Stats:
- Guardians rank 8th in scoring (4.62 runs/game)
- Tigers rank last in scoring (2.71 runs/game)
- Tigers rank 12th in runs allowed (3.90/game)
- Guardians rank 23rd in runs allowed (4.46/game)
Players to Watch:
- Jose Ramirez (CLE): .293/.389/.627, 11 HR, 43 RBI
- Miguel Cabrera (DET): .287/.331/.397, 3 HR, 16 RBI
Despite being underdogs, the Guardians have a good opportunity to get back on track against the struggling Tigers offense. While Skubal has been solid for Detroit, Cleveland's superior offense gives them a strong chance if Pilkington can contain Detroit's bats.
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