Game 7 Preview

Toronto Blue Jays (2-4) vs. Detroit Tigers (3-3)

Time: 1:05 EST, Comerica Park, Detroit, MI (Fox Sports Detroit, Tigers Radio Network)

Pitching Matchup: Brandon Morrow (0-0, 1.50 ERA)
vs.
Anibal Sanchez (0-0, 0.00 ERA)


Today, the Tigers look to match up against the Blue Jays. This is an interesting matchup as both teams were highly favored to bolster great offenses and both have faired inconsistently so far. The Tigers look to rebound offensively after a subpar performance against the Yankees on Sunday. The offensive managed 8 hits, all singles, and finished 0-5 with runners in scoring position, leaving 11 men on base. The Blue Jays are hitting a measly .223, but that hasn't slowed their lead off man, Jose Reyes. He comes into play hitting .435 with a home run and 2 doubles. The Tigers are hitting .282 led by Torii Hunter at .393, who is coming off three consecutive multi-hit games.

Brandon Morrow is on the bump for the Jays and is coming off a strong performance against the tribe, going 6 innings while striking out 8. Hunter is 4-13 off Morrow while Cabrera is 1-5 with a HR.

The Tigers send Sanchez to the hill, following 5 innings of shutout ball against the Twins. Since being acquired from Miami last year, Sanchez is 1-1 with 4.26 ERA vs. Toronto.

Both teams are coming off shut out losses and I expect the teams to come out swinging. The Blue Jays have been more inconsistent and that will end up costing them this game. The Tigers bats will once again come to life.

Tigers 7 - Blue Jays 4

Lineup Notes

Victor Martinez has been scratched due to a cut on his right thumb from the bat rack. He needed 8 stitches and is listed day to day. Dirks will slide into the DH slot, giving Don Kelly the start in left. Avila is also back in the lineup after the birth of his daughter.

Jackson CF
Hunter RF
Cabrera 3B
Fielder 1B
Dirks DH
Avila C
Peralta SS
Kelly LF
Infante 2B