Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Tigers head into 9-game road trip winning eight of their last 10 games

By Matt Harding
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Since the All-Star break, the Tigers have been on a hot streak, picking up the division lead, and winning eight out of their last 10 games. They look to continue their tear on the road, starting tonight in Cleveland.

Game 1:
On the mound for the Tigers is Doug Fister, 3-0 with a 2.57 ERA in his last three starts. Ubaldo Jimenez, who has lost four of his last five starts, pitches for the Indians.

Game 2:
On Wednesday, the Tigers send out Max Scherzer, who allowed one run in his last outing against the Angels. Derek Lowe, who has a 6-3 career record with a 2.52 ERA against Detroit, will pitch for Cleveland.

Game 3:
Finishing the series, the Tigers will send Justin Verlander to the mound to face Zach McAllister, who has a 1.59 career ERA in his 11.1 innings pitched against the Tigers.

In Play!'s prediction: Tigers pick up two of three, losing the second game in a low scoring pitching duel.   

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