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The Detroit Tigers have a chance to move into a tie for first place in the American League Central and have the man they want on the mound in the second of a three-game series against the visiting Kansas City Royals on Tuesday. Reigning Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer gets the start for Detroit, which won the series opener 9-5 to shave Kansas City’s lead to one game. Scherzer is 9-1 at Comerica Park this season, but the one defeat came at the hands of the Royals.
Kansas City designated hitter Billy Butler usually torments the Tigers, entering the series with a .327 career batting average against them, but he was hitless in four at-bats Monday to extend his overall slump to 1-for-20 over the past six games. Salvador Perez, who also has a lifetime batting average of better than .300 against Detroit, is 0-for-12 in his last three contests following a six-game hitting streak. Left-hander Jason Vargas will make his fourth start this season against the Tigers, who trail Seattle by a half-game and Oakland by 1 1/2 for the top two wild cards.
TV: 7:08 p.m. ET, FSN Kansas City, FSN Detroit
LINE HISTORY: Pinnacle Sports opened the Tigers as -160 and they are now -172. The total has held at 7.5.
INJURY REPORT: Tigers – RP Joakim Soria (15-day DL, oblique).
POWER RANKINGS: Royals (-191), Tigers (-177)
WEATHER FORECAST: Temperatures in the mid-70s, wind blowing in from centerfield at 5 mph.
WHAT CAPPERS SAY: “A sizable challenge awaits the Royals this week, as they head to Detroit with a slumbering offense in tow. Detroit needs to make hay while the sun shines, and improve on a dismal home record in the next couple of weeks.” Sean Murphy.
PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals LH Jason Vargas (11-7, 3.14 ERA) vs. Tigers RH Max Scherzer (15-5, 3.25)
Vargas rebounded from a two-start losing streak in which he yielded 21 hits to throw 6 2/3 scoreless innings in a victory at Texas last time out. Vargas has permitted two earned runs or fewer in seven of his last nine starts and has not surrendered a home run during that stretch. Vargas has a 5-3 record and 2.12 ERA in 12 starts away from home, which includes allowing three runs over 14 innings in two outings at Detroit.
Scherzer took a no-decision last time out after giving up three runs (two earned) over six innings at Cleveland – his fourth consecutive start on the road. He has been a far different pitcher at Comerica, though, posting a 4-0 record and surrendering a total of five runs in his last five starts. Scherzer’s last home loss was against Kansas City on June 17, when he was pummeled for 10 runs on 10 hits over four innings.
TRENDS.:
* Royals are 1-5 in the last six meetings.
* Tigers are 9-1 in Scherzer’s last 10 starts vs. Royals.
* Royals are 0-4 in their last four vs. American League Central.
* Under is 5-1 in Vargas’ last six starts overall.
CONSENSUS: 59 percent of wagers are on the Tigers.
Blue Jays(-130)
Toronto has won 7 of 9, and even though its a long shot of making the playoffs they are still playing hard ball. Buehrle is 3-2 with a 2.42 ERA over his last seven starts against the Cubs, who have dropped 4 straight. Their pitcher Arrieta is 0-3 with a 7.15 ERA in his last four road outings.
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Play New York Mets -150 over Colorado---Top Play (Risk 5% of your Bankroll)
7:10 PM EST
Colorado has lost 49 of the last 69 road games and they have lost 23 of the last 26 games when playing as an underdog of +150 or higher. Colorado has lost 35 of the last 54 games when the total posted is between 7 and 8.5 runs and they have lost 43 of the last 72 games when playing on a Tuesday.
Play New York Yankees -110 over Tampa Bay---Top Play (Risk 5% of your Bankroll) 7:10 PM EST
New York has won 98 of the last 157 games when playing as a favorite of -110 or higher and they have won 49 of the last 80 games coming off an UNDER the total in their last game. New York has won 58 of the last 105 games after having lost two of the last three games and they have won 86 of the last 125 games after getting shut-out in their last game.
10* Play New York Yankees -110 over Tampa Bay (MLB TOP PLAY) New York is 98-59 when playing as a favorite of -110 or higher New York is 49-31 coming off an UNDER the total in their last game New York is 58-47 after having lost two of the last three games
10* Play New York Mets -150 over Colorado (MLB TOP PLAY) Colorado is 20-49 in road games this season Colorado is 3-23 when playing as an underdog of +150 or higher Colorado is 19-35 when the total posted is between 7 and 8.5 runs
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5* Play Kansas City +160 over Detroit (MLB BONUS PLAY) 5* Play Miami +150 over Milwaukee (MLB BONUS PLAY)
1000* Play Oakland -160 over Chicago White Sox (TOP MLB PLAY)
Chicago has lost 71 of the last 125 games vs. left-handed starting pitchers and they have lost 42 of the last 61 games when playing in the month of September.Chicago has lost 80 of the last 131 games when playing as an underdog of +125 to +175 and they have lost 98 of the last 177 games after having lost four or five of the last six games.
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