Cleveland Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers: Preview, Predictions and Picks for July 30, 2024

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Jul 30, 2024 6:10 AM
The Cleveland Guardians look to sweep the two-game series against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at 1:10 PM at Comerica Park. The Guardians, currently leading the AL Central with a 64-42 record, aim to build on their series lead after taking the first game. Cleveland's strong road record of 31-27 will be put to the test against the Tigers, who are 25-27 at home this season.
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Guardians vs Tigers starting pitchers

  • Gavin Williams for Cleveland Guardians

Guardians vs Tigers statistics

Stat Guardians Tigers
Hits 841 (21st) 838 (22nd)
Batting Average .241 (18th) .232 (25th)
Runs Batted In 456 (13th) 440 (15th)
Runs 486 (13th) 459 (16th)
Home Runs 117 (Tied-14th) 112 (Tied-17th)
Walks 307 (Tied-21st) 307 (Tied-21st)
Stolen Bases 88 (Tied-8th) 50 (26th)
Strikeouts 776 (27th) 934 (11th)
Pitches 14963 (27th) 15761 (11th)

Detroit Tigers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/29/24 vs Cleveland Guardians L 8-4
7/28/24 vs Minnesota Twins L 5-0
7/27/24 vs Minnesota Twins W 7-2
7/26/24 vs Minnesota Twins L 9-3
7/25/24 @ Cleveland Guardians W 3-0

Cleveland Guardians recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/29/24 @ Detroit Tigers W 8-4
7/28/24 @ Philadelphia Phillies W 4-3
7/27/24 @ Philadelphia Phillies L 8-0
7/26/24 @ Philadelphia Phillies W 3-1
7/25/24 vs Detroit Tigers L 3-0

Guardians vs Tigers predictions

As the Cleveland Guardians gear up to face the Detroit Tigers, a few players stand out with promising projections that could greatly influence the outcome of the game. Jose Ramirez, consistently a powerhouse for the Guardians, looks set to continue his stellar performance, possibly adding a few crucial RBIs and maybe even a home run to his impressive stats. Another Guardian to watch is Steven Kwan, whose remarkable batting average could see him getting on base multiple times, setting the stage for scoring opportunities. Lastly, Gavin Williams, despite his challenging season, could turn things around with a strong outing, potentially racking up several strikeouts.

On the Detroit Tigers' side, a couple of players could make significant impacts in the game. Matt Vierling shows promising signs of potentially getting multiple hits, which would be crucial for getting the Tigers' offense going. Another key player, Gio Urshela, with his ability to consistently get on base, could be pivotal in driving in runs or scoring himself if the Tigers can rally behind him. However, with the Tigers' lineup facing struggles, it will be interesting to see if they can leverage any momentum generated by these players.

Taking into account the potential performances and current momentum of both teams, the Cleveland Guardians seem to have the upper hand in this matchup. With their stronger defensive setup and hitters like Ramirez and Kwan likely to perform, they appear well-positioned to capitalize on any slips by the Tigers. Unless Detroit's lineup can exceed expectations and really step up to the challenge, the Guardians might just sweep this series with another win. What do you think, can the Tigers pull an upset, or will the Guardians' consistency prevail?

Detroit Tigers injuries

  • Javier Baez (SS): bereavement
  • Parker Meadows (CF): 10-Day-IL
  • Riley Greene (LF): 10-Day-IL
  • Reese Olson (SP): 15-Day-IL
  • Kerry Carpenter (RF): 60-Day-IL

Cleveland Guardians injuries

  • Micah Pries (1B): Day-To-Day
  • Matthew Boyd (SP): 15-Day-IL
  • Sam Hentges (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Nic Enright (RP): Day-To-Day
  • James Karinchak (RP): 60-Day-IL

Guardians vs Tigers game info

Venue Comerica Park
Location Detroit, Michigan
First pitch Tue 1:10 PM
TV Bally Sports DET
Temperature 80°
Chance of Rain 8%

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