Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Guardians 8/15/22 - MLB Picks & Predictions

AL Central Division foes will battle on Monday night, when the Detroit Tigers face the Cleveland Guardians from Progressive Field. The Tigers (43-73) have dropped 40 of their 57 road games and own the second worst overall record in the American League. SS Javier Baez leads Detroit with 11 home runs and 45 runs batted in.

Twenty-seven year old righty Bryan Garcia (0-0 2.35 ERA) will make his third start of the season for the Tigers. Garcia has struggled with his control and has allowed eight walks through seven plus innings.

The Cleveland Guardians have won 29 of their 51 home games and own a plus 25 run differential. Cleveland’s improbable run to the top of the division standings has been spearheaded by All-Star 3B Jose Ramirez, who leads the club with 22 home runs and 93 runs batted in. SS Amed Rosario leads the Guardians (61-53) with 128 hits.

Cleveland manager Terry Francona has yet to name a starting pitcher for the second game of the doubleheader. The Guardians currently rank ninth in the majors with a 3.90 team ERA.