AL Central divisional rivals get set to play the first game of a day/night doubleheader.
Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Indians
Detroit had won six of eight games against Cleveland before suffering a series-opening 8-2 loss on Friday night at Progressive Field. Since the start of the 2009 sesaon, the Tigers have compiled a 20-7 record against the Tribe. Manager Jim Leyland went to great lengths to try to make sure his club was ready to play after a four-day All-Star break, as he scheduled an earlier 2 p.m. workout yesterday afternoon. “It was very disappointing,” Leyland said. “We looked really sluggish in every phase of the game.” The Tigers have lost seven of their last 10 road games and are 16-26 away from Comerica Park on the season (-940). Detroit has a great chance in bouncing back in the first game of a day-night doubleheader, posting a 23-14 record in day games (+710).
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