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MLB : ATS Matchup
Wednesday 9/28/2016Line$ LineOU LineScore
CLEVELAND  MCALLISTER )
 
DETROIT  FULMER )
+1.5  -175

-1.5  +155
+120

-130

8.5un
 
3
Final
6

CLEVELAND (91 - 66) at DETROIT (84 - 73)
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Wednesday, 9/28/2016 7:10 PM
ZACH MCALLISTER (R) vs. MICHAEL FULMER (R)
Board OpeningLatest
 LineTotalLineTotal
921CLEVELAND+125Ov 8.5,-125+135Ov 8.5,-120
922DETROIT-135Un 8.5,+105-145Un 8.5,+100
ADVANCED TEAM STATS
CLEVELAND - Current Season Performance
 Team RecordsTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsO-URunsAvgOBPSLGOPSRunsAvgOBPSLGOPS
All Games91-66+6.378-694.80.2620.3260.4210.7474.20.2430.3020.3970.698
Road Games38-38-5.531-384.00.2360.2920.3810.6734.10.2400.3030.3820.685
vs Right-handed Starters60-46+0.554-455.00.2630.3300.4230.7544.20.2460.3060.4040.710
Past 7 Games4-3-0.14-33.90.2400.3110.3620.6735.10.2780.3260.4520.778
Grass Games87-63+576-644.90.2640.3290.4230.7524.20.2430.3010.3980.699
Night Games66-38+14.654-445.00.2690.3320.4310.7634.10.2430.2970.3990.697
Division46-25+10.439-295.10.2680.3370.4480.7864.00.2440.3000.3890.690
CLEVELAND - Team Hitting and Fielding Statistics
Team BattingTeam BattingTeam Fielding
 RunsAVGOBPGABH2B3BHRSLGRBIBBSOSBLOBGIDPERRDPOSB
All Games4.80.2620.32615753661405273251770.421716512121712010551539112448
Road Games4.00.2360.29276266262811020790.3812912106395149674445427
Righty Starters5.00.2630.3301063639957180191220.42350436679778726105527835
CLEVELAND - Bullpen Pitching Statistics
 ERAWHIPIPRERHHRBBSOW-LSVBSVPct.
All Games3.421.242496.92071894305118749727-19351176.1%
Road Games3.841.35723010698210261022256-1418675%

DETROIT - Current Season Performance
 Team RecordsTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsO-URunsAvgOBPSLGOPSRunsAvgOBPSLGOPS
All Games84-73+12.379-714.70.2680.3280.4270.7554.50.2600.3180.4130.731
Home Games44-35+2.539-344.70.2740.3350.4350.7704.50.2530.3070.4220.729
vs Right-handed Starters59-51+11.258-484.70.2720.3310.4300.7614.70.2600.3200.4190.740
Past 7 Games4-3-0.16-17.10.3240.4050.5280.9334.70.2500.3040.4300.735
Grass Games79-70+8.477-654.70.2690.3290.4300.7594.60.2590.3170.4150.732
Night Games51-47+5.248-474.70.2670.3260.4270.7544.60.2630.3220.4110.733
Division37-37-3.240-304.70.2690.3290.4290.7584.90.2630.3220.4220.744
DETROIT - Team Hitting and Fielding Statistics
Team BattingTeam BattingTeam Fielding
 RunsAVGOBPGABH2B3BHRSLGRBIBBSOSBLOBGIDPERRDPOSB
All Games4.70.2680.32815754041446229301910.42770348412635610831557314565
Home Games4.70.2740.33579263972311220910.4353552415832353881306427
Righty Starters4.70.2720.33111037931032171231270.43049733388542779111549452
DETROIT - Bullpen Pitching Statistics
 ERAWHIPIPRERHHRBBSOW-LSVBSVPct.
All Games4.251.349500.32472364965017943729-20471872.3%
Home Games3.501.193275114107241298723316-621677.8%
SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
CLEVELAND - Schedule
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateTeam StarterOpponentOpp StarterScoreW/LLineTot.O/UHLOBEHLOBE
9/14/2016TOMLIN(R)@ CHI WHITE SOXRODON(L)6-1W-1158.5 unU1061650
9/15/2016CLEVINGER(R)@ CHI WHITE SOXSHIELDS(R)1-2L-1359.5 unU490981
9/16/2016KLUBER(R)DETROITFULMER(R)11-4W-1907.5 ovO1470563
9/17/2016CARRASCO(R)DETROITVERLANDER(R)1-0W-1408 unU4120460
9/18/2016BAUER(R)DETROITNORRIS(L)5-9L-1309 ovO7301182
9/20/2016TOMLIN(R)KANSAS CITYVOLQUEZ(R)2-1W-1609 unU581641
9/21/2016KLUBER(R)KANSAS CITYKENNEDY(R)4-3W-1857.5 ovU13100750
9/22/2016CLEVINGER(R)KANSAS CITYVARGAS(L)5-2W-1408.5 ovU541650
9/23/2016BAUER(R)CHI WHITE SOXGONZALEZ(R)10-4W-1759 evO1380732
9/24/2016ANDERSON(R)CHI WHITE SOXQUINTANA(L)1-8L-1458.5 unO8931581
9/25/2016TOMLIN(R)CHI WHITE SOXRODON(L)0-3L-1658.5 ovU253660
9/26/2016KLUBER(R)@ DETROITFARMER(R)7-4W-1658.5 unO8801071
9/27/2016CLEVINGER(R)@ DETROITVERLANDER(R)0-12L2358.5 unO4401650
9/28/2016MCALLISTER(R)@ DETROITFULMER(R) 
9/29/2016MERRITT(L)@ DETROITNORRIS(L) 
9/30/2016TOMLIN(R)@ KANSAS CITYVENTURA(R) 
10/1/2016BAUER(R)@ KANSAS CITYVOLQUEZ(R) 
10/2/2016CLEVINGER(R)@ KANSAS CITYKENNEDY(R) 

DETROIT - Schedule
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateTeam StarterOpponentOpp StarterScoreW/LLineTot.O/UHLOBEHLOBE
9/14/2016SANCHEZ(R)MINNESOTADUFFEY(R)9-6W-1659 unO1360620
9/15/2016PELFREY(R)MINNESOTASANTIAGO(L)1-5L-1509.5 unU9911160
9/16/2016FULMER(R)@ CLEVELANDKLUBER(R)4-11L1807.5 ovO5631470
9/17/2016VERLANDER(R)@ CLEVELANDCARRASCO(R)0-1L1308 unU4604120
9/18/2016NORRIS(L)@ CLEVELANDBAUER(R)9-5W1209 ovO1182730
9/20/2016BOYD(L)@ MINNESOTASANTIAGO(L)8-1W-1159.5 unU1160330
9/22/2016SANCHEZ(R)@ MINNESOTADEAN(L)9-2W-14010 unO951551
9/22/2016VERLANDER(R)@ MINNESOTASANTANA(R)4-2W-1457.5 unU650462
9/23/2016FULMER(R)KANSAS CITYDUFFY(L)8-3W-1258 unO9901183
9/24/2016NORRIS(L)KANSAS CITYVENTURA(R)4-7L-1558 unO141411071
9/25/2016BOYD(L)KANSAS CITYVOLQUEZ(R)9-12L-1509 unO171201970
9/26/2016FARMER(R)CLEVELANDKLUBER(R)4-7L+1558.5 unO1071880
9/27/2016VERLANDER(R)CLEVELANDCLEVINGER(R)12-0W-2658.5 unO1650440
9/28/2016FULMER(R)CLEVELANDMCALLISTER(R) 
9/29/2016NORRIS(L)CLEVELANDMERRITT(L) 
9/30/2016BOYD(L)@ ATLANTAWISLER(R) 
10/1/2016ZIMMERMANN(R)@ ATLANTABLAIR(R) 
10/2/2016VERLANDER(R)@ ATLANTATEHERAN(R) 
KEY GAME INFORMATION
CLEVELAND: Brimming with young talent and one of baseball's best rotations, the Indians could be the A.L.'s sleeper. They shook off another poor start in 2015 and Francona had them in the playoff hunt until the final week. The Indians appear poised to take the next step. Corey Kluber may have had the best 16-loss season in history last year. He tied for first in the league in complete games, finished second in innings and third in strikeouts. He was doomed by a lineup that scored just 82 runs in his 32 starts, scoring two or fewer 21 times. Michael Brantley worked hard to get back from offseason shoulder surgery and hopes to stay healthy after dealing with a variety of medical issues in '15. The club made a mistake in not having Francisco Lindor on the 25-man roster from the start last season, but he's implanted on the left side of the infield and is on the verge of stardom. Yan Gomes is one of the league's most overlooked players and could have a huge year. If the Indians hit, and that's a big IF, they will challenge for a wild-card spot.
DETROIT: After four straight division titles, the Tigers dropped to last place in 2015, and their response was an offseason of big spending under new general manager Al Avila. The signings of Justin Upton and Zimmermann gave Detroit two more big names, but the health of players like Miguel Cabrera, Verlander and Victor Martinez will probably be crucial. The Tigers hope this is finally the year when their bullpen can be a strength after they acquired Francisco Rodriguez, Mark Lowe and Justiun Wilson to fill critical roles. Jose Iglesias and J.D. Martinez gave Detroit a much-needed boost last season when a lot of other things went wrong.
PREVIEW
Tigers rookie Fulmer aims for AL ERA title
 

DETROIT -- It's not the quality of his pitches that stand out about Michael Fulmer, although the pitches are impressive.

It's the calm, professional way the rookie right-hander goes about his work.

That work will be on display Wednesday night when he pitches for the Detroit Tigers against the Cleveland Indians.

Fulmer will need 6 1/3 innings to reach 162, which would qualify him for the American League ERA title.

Fulmer currently has the lowest ERA in the league (2.95, although he technically was off the list for one day) and, if he can keep his runs allowed down Wednesday, he could become the first rookie to win the ERA title since the Tigers' Mark Fidrych in 1976 (2.34).

Fulmer, acquired from the New York Mets in a trade deadline deal last year, has a fastball in the mid-90s, a slider that can dazzle and a changeup that kind of came out of nowhere early this year and has made him an effective pitcher.

What sets Fulmer apart is how he keeps his emotions in check, the stoic way he goes about his starts and never lets any adversity ruffle him.

So, Michael, who gets the credit for that?

"A lot of people," Fulmer said. "My parents, for raising me and keeping me humble. My high school coach, Ron Moore, who had me all four years of high school. He was teaching our team how to play the game the right way."

Moore coached Fulmer at Deer Creek high school in Edmond, Okla. He has since moved on to Durant (Okla.) High School but still maintains contact with his former star.

"High school is a prime time to mold the team," Fulmer said, "young kids, whether you're going to go on to play college or pro ball or not. You learn just by talking to him, getting insights into the game.

"I was raised properly. I went to church every Sunday. I was raised to say 'yes, sir' and 'no, sir.'"

Fulmer (11-7, 2.95 ERA) is 1-2 with a 6.75 ERA in three starts against Cleveland, which will return to its regular lineup after manager Terry Francona rested most of his starters Tuesday night, a day after they clinched the AL Central Division.

Detroit drubbed Cleveland 12-0 behind a four-hit shutout by Justin Verlander (7 2/3 innings) and Kyle Ryan (1 1/3).

Francona has shuffled his rotation to get ready for the postseason after winning the division for the first time since 2007 and the eighth time overall.

Veteran Zach McAllister will replace Trevor Bauer against Fulmer, with Bauer shifted to Saturday. Lefty Ryan Merritt pitches Thursday, with Josh Tomlin/Adam Plutko splitting the Friday/Sunday dates in some order.

"So there's some balls in the air," Francona said. "One of those games will most likely be Plutko starting."

That rotation means Cleveland is giving ace Cory Kluber as much time as possible to recover so he can start the Indians' first postseason game. Kluber left Monday's start after four innings with a right quad strain. He will miss 7-10 days but should be available when the divisional playoffs begin.

Francona is putting his pitchers ahead of getting the best record in the league.

"If I had my choice, I think I'd rather play at home," Francona said. "I think anybody would. But not at the expense of burning out your entire rotation or your bullpen, because having your guys ready to play is the most important thing."

McAllister (3-2, 3.58 ERA) is making just his second start of the season and it's possible Francona is looking to see whether he would be a viable starter in the playoffs. He is 0-0 with a 7.50 ERA in eight relief appearances against Detroit this season but is 1-3 with a 5.25 ERA in 22 career games (10 starts).

It's a big start for Fulmer because a win definitely would strengthen his Rookie of the Year bid and the ERA title would enhance it even more.


Last Updated: 3/19/2024 8:17:55 AM EST.


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