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It’s the 74-62 Detroit Tigers versus the 65-71 Chicago White Sox in the first game of a three game set in Chicago, Illinois today. The first pitch at U.S. Cellular Field is scheduled for 4:10 PM ET.
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In their last game the Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5. In the game Detroit out-hit Kansas City 13-7 and Justin Upton hit a two-run homer with two out in the 8th inning to give the Tigers the lead, which would stick. In the White Sox last game they got into a slugfest with the Minnesota Twins pulling out a 13-11 win in 12 innings. Tim Anderson was the hero hitting a two-run double in the 12th inning to give Chicago the win.
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The Tigers have won five of their last six games and they sit in 2nd place in the AL Central 5.5 games back of the Cleveland Indians. They are tied with the Baltimore Orioles for the 2nd Wild Card spot. Detroit ranks tied for 10th in the Majors in runs scored and 17th in team ERA.
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After a four-game skid the White Sox have rebounded to win two of their last three games. However, they are 14.5 games out of first place in the AL Central and nine games out of the 2nd Wild Card spot. Chicago ranks a respectable 12th in team ERA, but only 24th in runs scored.
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Pitching Match Up
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<strong>Detroit: </strong>Justin Verlander (14-7, 3.30 ERA)
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<strong>Chicago:</strong> Chris Sale (15-7, 3.10 ERA)
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Justin Verlander goes for the Tigers today and in his last outing he gave up two eared runs in seven innings in a 3-2 win over the White Sox. Detroit has won his last three starts and in that span he has gone 20 innings and has given up five eared runs. In his career Verlander is 19-13 with a 3.87 ERA against the White Sox and is 6-8 with a 4.34 ERA in 18 starts at Chicago. The Tigers are 7-3 in Verlander’s last 10 road starts against the White Sox.
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Chris Sale gets the call for the White Sox and in his last outing he opposed Verlander giving up two earned runs in eight innings in the 3-2 loss. Chicago has lost three of his last four starts including his last two. In his career Sale is 8-7 with a 3.09 ERA in 28 career appearances, including 18 starts, against the Tigers and is 5-3 with a 2.97 ERA in 16 games, including nine starts, at home facing Detroit. Chicago has won Sale’s last four home starts against the Tigers.
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Betting Angles
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The Tigers are 5-1 in their last 6 games against the White Sox.
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In the last 5 games between these AL Central rivals in Chicago the Under record is 3-1-1.
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This season the White Sox are 35-29 at home and the Tigers are 35-34 on the road.
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<strong>Straight Up / Over/Under / Run Line Records</strong>
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<strong>Detroit Tigers:</strong> 74-62 SU / O/U 67-63 / Run Line W/L 74-62
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<strong>Chicago White Sox:</strong> 65-71 SU / O/U 62-67 / Run Line W/L 67-69
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Detroit at Chicago Key Betting Trends
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DET is 5-1 in their last 6 overall.
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DET is 7-2 in their last 9 vs. a team with a losing record.
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DET has an Over record of 5-1 in their last 6 road games.
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CHI is 2-5 in their last 7 overall.
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CHI is 6-2 in their last 8 home games.
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CHI has an Over record of 4-0 in their last 4 games.
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Key Player Injuries
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TIGERS
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[CF] 09/04/2016 - Cameron Maybin "?" Monday vs. Chicago White Sox ( Thumb )
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[SS] 09/04/2016 - Erick Aybar "?" Monday vs. Chicago White Sox ( Abdominal )
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[P] 08/02/2016 - Mike Pelfrey 15-day DL (8/2) ( Back )
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[3B] 08/07/2016 - Nick Castellanos 15-day DL (8/7) ( Hand )
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[P] 08/07/2016 - Jordan Zimmerman 15-day DL (8/5) ( Neck )
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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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WHITE SOX
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[P] 05/06/2016 - Jacob Petricka 60-day DL (5/2) ( Hip )
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[P] 09/04/2016 - James Shields "?" for next scheduled start ( Back )
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[CF] 06/10/2016 - Austin Jackson 15-day DL (6/10) ( Knee )
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[P] 06/21/2016 - Zach Putnam 15-day DL (6/21) ( Elbow )
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[3B] 07/01/2016 - Matt Davidson 60-day DL (6/30) ( Foot )
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[P] 08/13/2016 - Miguel Gonzalez 15-day DL (8/12) ( Groin )
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[CF] 08/03/2016 - Charlie Tilson 15-day DL (8/3) ( Hamstring )
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[2B] 07/27/2016 - Brett Lawrie 15-day DL (7/22) ( Hamstring )
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