Tigers vs Red Sox: Skubal's Showdown

The Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox face off in a crucial three-game series, with the Tigers hosting the Red Sox tonight at 6:40 PM Eastern. The Tigers hold a strong 18-17 record, placing them second in the AL Central, while the Red Sox sit at 13-21, fifth in the East. The Tigers are favored heavy at -236, with the Red Sox as +193 underdogs, and the over/under set at seven runs.

Tigers ace Tarik Skubal takes the mound with a 3-2 record, 2.70 ERA, and 45 strikeouts. The Red Sox counter with Payton Tolle, who has a 0-1 record, 3.37 ERA. The Tigers have been dominant at home, boasting a 12-3 record, particularly when scoring five or more runs, going 13-5 in those games.

Key players to watch include Tigers Kevin McGonigle (.315, 2 HR, 16 RBIs) and Riley Greene (.308, 3 HR, 12 RBIs), who has been on a hot streak lately. For the Red Sox, Wilyer Abreu (.298, 4 HR, 14 RBIs) and Willson Contreras (3 HR in last 10 games) have been contributing significantly.

Both teams have been struggling recently, with the Tigers going 5-5 in their last ten games and the Red Sox at 4-6. Pitching has held up reasonably well, but injuries have been mounting for both teams. The Tigers are missing Gleyber Torres day-to-day and have several players on the IL, including Javier Baez and Casey Mize. The Red Sox are also dealing with injuries, with Ranger Suarez day-to-day and arms like Kutter Crawford and Tanner Houck sidelined.

The season series is tied at two games each, making this series crucial for momentum. Keep an eye on Skubals performance and the Tigers home advantage, as they look to build on their second-place standing in the AL Central.

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