Now that he's harnessed his control, Tarik Skubal has become a dangerous pitcher. He's also underrated. Skubal is 2-1 with a 1.02 ERA in his last three starts. His strikeout-to-walk ratio during this span is 17-to-2. The last time Skubal walked more than one batter in a game was two months ago.

The Tigers are improved and the Cardinals have been disappointing. St. Louis is 2-5 in its last seven games and starting washed-up Jon Lester. The lefty has a 7.08 ERA in four starts with the Cardinals and is 3-6 lifetime versus Detroit with a 5.40 ERA in 13 career starts. 

Detroit is 6-2 in its last eight games against southpaw starters.