Detroit at Cleveland 7:05 ET
Indians over Tigers- The Cleveland Indians were making a move on the AL Wild Card winning 13 of 18 until the struggling Tigers got to town and now Detroit has won two straight from the Tribe the first one a 12-1 pasting and last night a dramatic come from behind ninth inning 4-2 win. Tonight, Justin Verlander (12-11, 4.68 ERA) comes up an underdog and that isn't something I ever remember seeing before. He is 18-15 lifetime against the Indians and is 1-1 with a 3.50 ERA this season. His mound opponent for tonight is Danny Salazar (5-6, 4.23) who is 0-1 with a 4.42 ERA in three career starts against the Tigers and in his only appearance against them this season he gave up five runs and six hits in 4 2/3 innings. Verlander has allowed 21 hits in his last 13.3 innings with a WHIP of 2.05 and an ERA of 5.93. Detroit has won 16 of their last 21 in Cleveland. So how and why are the Indians favored? Take CLEVELAND!