Cleveland at Detroit

Cleveland is getting outscored by 33 runs, the fourth-worst differential in the AL. They play their fourth straight road game on a 2-6 slide saddled by an offense that is #27 in on-base percentage, #18 in runs scored, while the pitching is #18 in team ERA. Cleveland brings up lefty Konnor Pilkington from Triple-A Columbus to make his second-ever MLB start and first-ever on the road. The team is 61-84 against an AL starting pitcher with an ERA of 2.90 or better. Meanwhile, Detroit has won six of 11 and has outstanding Tarik Skubal (2.22 ERA) on the mound, carrying a 19-inning scoreless streak. The Tigers have won four of his last seven starts, so back home field. Play Detroit.