The Tigers and Twins haven’t faced each other since May. That was back when the boys from Motor City were driving around on four flats, and before the wheels fell off the Twins’ bus. These days, Detroit is almost respectable, and with an emotional win last night, firing on most of their cylinders.

Tarik Skubal is on the hill today. Skubal has won 4 in a row and had three quality outings of the four. More importantly, the Tigers have won 6 of 7 with Skubal on the mound.

The Tigers are facing J.A. Happ. At 38 years old, he is not the premium starter he once was. He is 4-4 with an ERA of 6.09, and was very poor last time out. The Twins have had little success with Happ on the mound.

The Tigers have improved in all categories since their abysmal start. Of particular importance is their pen, which went statistically from last to 4th. The Twins are now living in the cellar, and I am not sure up is the direction they are heading.

My wager? Take the Tigers, a small underdog, to WIN.