Cleveland Guardians vs Detroit Tigers 9/30/2023 Odds, Analysis and Picks

Cleveland Guardians vs Detroit Tigers 9/30/2023 – As the MLB season rolls on, Saturday’s lineup features an early showdown between the Cleveland Guardians and the Detroit Tigers, set to take place at Comerica Park. Dive into the world of baseball with our free MLB picks and get ready for some exciting action.

The Guardians have had their share of challenges this season, particularly in the AL Central Division race, where they were contenders for a significant portion of the year. However, injuries to their starting rotation ultimately proved to be their downfall. Looking ahead to the offseason, Cleveland will need to prioritize bolstering their lineup to provide better protection for their All-Star third baseman, Jose Ramirez, who leads the team with a batting average of .282 and 24 home runs.

The Detroit Tigers, on the other hand, are set to bid farewell to future Hall-of-Famer Miguel Cabrera as he enters retirement. While the Tigers have shown signs of improvement, particularly in the performance of first baseman Spencer Torkelson, who has had a breakout season with 30 home runs and 93 RBIs, they’ll need to address their underwhelming home record, which currently stands at eight games below .500 as they head into the final weekend.

Cleveland Guardians vs Detroit Tigers 9/30/2023

Cleveland Guardians vs Detroit Tigers 9/30/2023

Team	RL	TOTAL	ML
Guardians	TBD	TBD	TBD
Tigers	TBD	TBD	TBD

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Cleveland Guardians

Taking the mound for the Guardians in this matchup is the twenty-six-year-old right-handed pitcher, Triston McKenzie. With an 0-2 record and a 6.17 ERA, McKenzie is making his fourth start of the season. In his most recent outing, which lasted just 1.2 innings, he struggled with control, walking six batters and conceding three runs during a 5-1 home loss against Baltimore.

The Guardians are in need of a victory after losing six of their last ten games. Unfortunately, they are one of eight AL teams eliminated from playoff contention. On the pitching front, the Guardians’ staff ranks eighth in ERA with a solid 3.95, 18th in WHIP at 1.30, and 13th in quality starts with 57. In contrast, their offense ranks 27th in runs per game (4.12), 13th in batting average (.251), and dead last in homers (123).

Key players leading the Guardians include Steven Kwan with 171 hits and 54 RBIs, while the duo of Jose Ramirez and Andres Gimenez has combined for 309 hits and 142 RBIs. As for their starting pitcher, it’s Triston McKenzie, who hasn’t had the best season with an 0-2 record, a 6.17 ERA, and 15 strikeouts. However, he does boast an impressive career record against the Tigers, with a 3-1 record, a 0.93 ERA, and 49 strikeouts.

Players to watch: Steven Kwan LF (GP 156, AB 630, R 93, H 171, 2B 36, 3B 7, HR 5, RBI 54, TB 236, BB 69, SO 73, SB 21, AVG 0.271, OBP 0.343, SLG 0.375, OPS 0.718, WAR 3.8, Jose Ramirez 3B (GP 154, AB 603, R 87, H 169, 2B 36, 3B 5, HR 24, RBI 80, TB 287, BB 72, SO 72, SB 28, AVG 0.28, OBP 0.355, SLG 0.476, OPS 0.831, WAR 5.2

Detroit Tigers

On the flip side, the Tigers are also seeking a win after winning six of their last ten games. Much like the Guardians, they are part of the group of eight AL teams that have been eliminated from playoff contention. The Tigers’ pitching staff ranks 17th in ERA with a 4.29, 10th in WHIP at 1.25, but they are 26th in quality starts with 43. Offensively, they find themselves near the bottom, ranking 28th in runs per game (4.05), 28th in batting average (.236), and 24th in homers (164).

Detroit’s manager, A.J. Hinch, has yet to name a starting pitcher for this game. The Tigers’ pitching staff ranks 17th in the majors with a 4.27 team ERA and maintains a respectable 1.24 WHIP.

Cleveland Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers – A Battle for Season’s End

It’s also worth noting that Detroit outfielder Riley Greene recently underwent Tommy John surgery on his non-throwing elbow but is expected to be back in action for the start of the next season. In terms of their offensive statistics, Cleveland ranks 27th in OPS and 27th in runs scored, while Detroit sits at 28th in OPS and 28th in runs scored for the season.

Leading the Tigers is Spencer Torkelson, who has 140 hits and 94 RBIs to his name, while Matt Vierling and Kerry Carpenter have combined for 236 hits and 104 RBIs. As of the time this article was published, the Tigers hadn’t announced their starting pitcher.

Players to watch: Spencer Torkelson 1B (GP 157, AB 598, R 88, H 140, 2B 34, 3B 1, HR 31, RBI 94, TB 269, BB 66, SO 170, SB 3, AVG 0.234, OBP 0.314, SLG 0.45, OPS 0.764, WAR 0.8, Javier Baez SS (GP 135, AB 506, R 58, H 111, 2B 17, 3B 4, HR 9, RBI 58, TB 163, BB 24, SO 125, SB 12, AVG 0.219, OBP 0.266, SLG 0.322, OPS 0.588, WAR 0.6

Cleveland Guardians vs Detroit Tigers Betting Numbers

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Cleveland Guardians

Cleveland are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games against Detroit.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland’s last 5 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit.
Cleveland are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games against an opponent in the American League Central Division.
Cleveland has a 2-7 SU record in their last 9 Saturday games.

Detroit Tigers

Detroit are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit’s last 7 games against Cleveland.
Total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit’s last 5 games at home.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit’s last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland.
Detroit are 10-3 SU in their last 13 games against an opponent in the American League.
Detroit are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the American League Central Division.