Cleveland at Detroit

Once upon a time the Indians found themselves leading the American League Central, with Detroit buried at the bottom. Things have changed substantially as the Tigers have become contenders, while the Tribe is now a pretender and one that is mired in a seven game losing streak. The pitching has been atrocious, allowing 58 runs over the seven-game skid at over 8 per contest. The Tigers are now 17-8 over their last 25, and burned the Tribe's staff for 10 here last night. The once-heralded Ubaldo Jimenez has been a bust in Cleveland where he sports an ERA of 5.08 as he continues to struggle with his command, having already issued 72 free passes in 122 innings. Doug Fister is finding the groove for the Tigers, allowing just 6 runs total over his last four starts. The Tribe is now 4-17 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game, while the Tigers are 35-17 after allowing 2 or less. Play on Detroit.