The set-up: Detroit has lost the first two games of this series, managing just two runs in each setback. I think the visitors will have a hard time again at the plate facing M's vet Marco Gonzales. The visitors counter with rookie Tyler Alexander.

The pitchers: Alexander (0-0, 2.25 ERA) gave up one run off three hits over seven innings vs. the toothless Jays in his last outing. This will be only his third start of his career and clearly the book is still out on the rookie at this point.

Gonzales (11-8, 4.37) has won six of his past eight starts and he has a 3.09 ERA in two career outings vs. the Tigers.

The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but Detroit is a poor 16-28 this year as a road dog, while Seattle is 20-15 this season vs. clubs with losing records. I'm laying the price with Gonzales tonight.

10* DESTRUCTION on the Seattle Mariners.