The Detroit Tigers (62-46) look to build on their momentum after Monday's convincing 5-1 victory when they host the struggling Arizona Diamondbacks (51-56) in the second game of their series at Comerica Park.
Casey Mize (9-4, 3.40 ERA) takes the mound for Detroit against Arizona's Brandon Pfaadt (10-6, 4.76 ERA) in a matchup that heavily favors the AL Central leaders.
The Diamondbacks have lost six of their last seven games and have managed just two runs total across their last four contests, making the Tigers' home field advantage even more significant.
Detroit Tigers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Detroit Tigers vs Arizona Diamondbacks matchup, our predictive model gives the Tigers a 77.5% chance of defeating the D-backs.
Detroit Tigers: 77.5% win probability
- Dominant home field advantage (23-8 record at Comerica Park)
- Elite starting pitching (3.15 team ERA, 2nd in MLB)
- Explosive offense averaging 5.8 runs per game in last 10 home games
Arizona Diamondbacks: 22.5% win probability
- Poor road performance (11-19 in away games this season)
- Struggling bullpen (5.82 ERA in last 14 road games)
- Offensive slump (batting .218 with RISP in their last 8 games)
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Detroit Tigers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks preview
The struggling Diamondbacks limp into Comerica Park having lost six of their last seven games, including Monday's 5-1 defeat where they managed just a single run in the eighth inning to avoid the shutout.
Detroit counters with Casey Mize (9-4, 3.40 ERA), who has been nearly untouchable at home, recording wins in his last four starts at Comerica against sub-.500 teams.
Brandon Pfaadt takes the mound for Arizona despite the team's offensive woes – they've scored a measly two runs across their last four games, with Eugenio Suarez's 36 homers providing rare bright spots.
The Tigers, leading the AL Central, have their own recent struggles, dropping six of their last eight, but remain formidable at home with a 34-21 record.
Riley Greene continues to power Detroit's offense with 25 homers and 81 RBIs, while Spencer Torkelson brings a remarkable streak of hits in ten straight games against struggling NL West opponents.
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