Texas at Detroit

Detroit is a home dog to Texas again, a team playing its ninth straight road game. The Rangers looked out of gas a bit yesterday, a 3-2 loss in the nightcap of a doubleheader following a 10-4 win. So this is an extra-tired spot for Texas. Drew Smyly goes for Detroit, a pitcher Texas has never seen before, and the kid has been very good with a 0.90 ERA in 10 innings. The Tigers are 20-7 in their last 27 home games and 36-15 against a right-handed starter. This first place Detroit offense is strong across the board and faces Colby Lewis, who has a 7.48 ERA against them in 27 innings, allowing 40 hits and 11 walks. The Rangers are 8-18 in Lewis' last 26 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. The Rangers are 7-19 in the last 26 meetings in Detroit, including 1-4 in Lewis' last five starts against the Tigers. Play Detroit.