The Detroit Tigers visit the Cleveland Guardians to begin the AL Wild Card Series on Tuesday at 1:08 p.m. ET at Progressive Field.
The Tigers are the road favorite (-155) versus the Guardians (+129). The Tigers will give the ball to Tarik Skubal (13-6, 2.21 ERA), while the Guardians’ starting pitcher has not yet been announced.
The Tigers lost 4-3 to the Red Sox Sunday, with Chris Paddack (4 1/3 innings, giving up four earned runs on seven hits while striking out five) on the line for the loss. Javier Baez went 1 for 4 with a home run and three RBIs to lead the Tigers offensively in the defeat.
The Guardians secured a 9-8 victory over the Rangers Sunday. Brayan Rocchio (1 for 4 with a home run and four RBIs) led the way offensively, while Zak Kent got the win on the mound after going two innings, giving up two earned runs on two hits.
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