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It’s the 77-76 Kansas City Royals versus the 82-70 Detroit Tigers in the first game of a three game set in Detroit, Michigan tonight. The first pitch at Comerica Park is scheduled for 7:10 PM ET.
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In their last game the Royals lost to the Cleveland Indians 5-2. In the game the Royals scored two runs in the 2nd inning, but were held scoreless for the rest of the game and Cleveland’s Carlos Santana hit a three-run HR in the 6th inning to break the 2-2 tie. The Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 in their last game. In that game Detroit starter Justin Verlander got his 15th win only giving up two runs on four hits and striking out a season-high 11.
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The Royals are coming off being swept in a three game series by the Indians. They are out of the AL Central race, but they still have hope for the playoffs and have to finish on fire since they are 5.5 games out of the Wild Card. Kansas City only ranks 25th in the Majors in runs scored and 16th in team ERA.
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The Tigers are coming off a sweep of the Minnesota Twins and overall they have won four in a row. While they are seven games back of the Indians in the AL Central with their solid play as of late they have moved into the 2nd AL Wild Card with a ½ game lead over the Baltimore Orioles and 1 ½ game lead over the Houston Astros. Detroit ranks 14th in runs scored and 19th in team ERA.
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Pitching Match Up
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<strong>Kansas City:</strong> Danny Duffy (12-2, 3.18 ERA)
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<strong>Detroit:</strong> Michael Fulmer (10-7, 3.03 ERA)
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Danny Duffy goes for the Royals tonight and in his last outing he gave up three earned runs in seven innings in a 10-3 win over the Chicago White Sox. Detroit had lost his previous four starts and in that span he gave up 16 earned runs in 23 innings. Duffy faced the Tigers on September 2nd in Kansas City and gave up four earned runs in five innings in a 7-6 Royals loss. In his career against the Tigers he is 5-6 with an ERA of 3.42 ERA in 18 career appearances including 15 starts.
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Michael Fulmer gets the nod for the Tigers and the in the rookie’s last outing he was tagged for six earned runs in five innings in an 11-4 loss to the Cleveland Indians. Detroit has lost four of his last five starts. In his last four starts Fulmer has an ERA of 6.28, but in three appearances against the Royals this season he has an ERA of 2.75.
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Betting Angles
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The Royals are 4-1 in their last 5 games against the Tigers in Detroit.
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In the last 4 games between these teams in Detroit the Under record is 3-0-1.
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This season the Tigers are 42-32 at home and the Royals are 36-42 on the road.
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Straight Up / Over/Under / Run Line Records
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<strong>Kansas City Royals:</strong> 77-76 SU / O/U 70-75 / Run Line W/L 81-72
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<strong>Detroit Tigers:</strong> 82-70 SU / O/U 74-71 / Run Line W/L 82-70
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Kansas City at Detroit Key Betting Trends
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KC is 3-8 in their last 11 overall.
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KC is 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
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KC has an Under record of 4-0 in their last 4 games.
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DET is 4-0 in their last 4 overall.
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DET is 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter.
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DET has an Under record of 9-3-1 in their last 13 home games.
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Key Player Injuries
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<strong>ROYALS</strong>
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[CF] 09/11/2016 - Lorenzo Cain out indefinitely ( Wrist )
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[P] 07/29/2016 - Luke Hochevar 60-day DL (7/25) ( Shoulder )
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[P] 07/19/2016 - Kris Medlen 60-day DL (5/11) ( Shoulder )
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[P] 04/04/2016 - Tim Collins 60-day DL; out for season ( Elbow )
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[3B] 05/26/2016 - Mike Moustakas 60-day DL (5/23); out for season ( Knee )
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[P] 04/10/2016 - Mike Minor 60-day DL (3/15); out for season ( Shoulder )
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<strong>TIGERS</strong>
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[2B] 09/22/2016 - Ian Kinsler "?" Friday vs. Kansas City Royals ( Concussion )
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[3B] 08/07/2016 - Nick Castellanos 15-day DL (8/7) ( Hand )
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[P] 06/21/2016 - Drew VerHagen 60-day DL (5/23), out for season ( Shoulder )
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[P] 04/04/2016 - Jeff Ferrell 15-day DL (3/25) ( Shoulder )
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[P] 04/01/2016 - Angel Nesbitt 15-day DL (3/25) ( Ankle )
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