Seattle at Detroit

Seattle has won four in a row, part of a 10-5 run, with a bullpen that is third in the majors in WHIP. Starter George Kirby (3.13 ERA) has a 138-to-16 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 141 innings while holding batters to a .236 average. Detroit is on a 6-12 slide with an offense that is 23rd in runs scored, 28th in on-base percentage, 22nd in slugging, and 27th in steals. The Tigers are 1-2 in the last three home starts made by Tarik Skubal. He was crushed by the Royals in his last home start, a 9-2 defeat. The relief staff is 19th in ERA (4.16). The Tigers are on a 1-6 run at home, as well as 1-6 following a win. Play Seattle.