The Detroit Tigers sit 2 games back of the Baltimore Orioles for the second wild card spot and need to get on track quickly if they want to see the post season. The Cleveland Indians handed the Tigers their third straight loss last night and in doing so, clinched the American League Central. Detroit will turn to Justin Verlander tonight to right the ship. Verlander is 15-8, with an ERA of 3.21, and a WHIP of 1.01. Cleveland counters with Mike Clevinger, who is making just his tenth career start. Clevinger is 2-2, with an ERA of 4.65, and a 1.39 WHIP. Terry Francona will probably rest some starters tonight and the Indians could be nursing a celebration hangover. I like Detroit in this spot.
Tonight’s pick:
Detroit Tigers