The Tigers have lost Jack Flaherty's last eight starts. He is 0-2 with an 8.66 ERA versus the Rays. He also sports a 6.04 road ERA. Rays lefty Steven Matz got lit up last time out, but has a strong history against the Tigers. Look for Detroit to fall to 9-25 on the road.
I like the price on the home team here up against winless Jack Flaherty. Steven Matz is coming off a bad game versus Baltimore and has similar numbers to Flaherty, but I trust the Rays bats in this one, especially at home. The Tigers have been bad on the road and bad against lefties. I do think Steven Matz will make some mistakes, but I trust the Rays offense just enough to lay the -130 (best price at DK).
The Rays have looked a bit mortal of late and lost at home to the Tigers on Monday but at least largely reset the key members of the bullpen. Detroit used about every reliever it has and starts the mega-terrible Jack Flaherty (0-7, 5.81 ERA) on the mound tonight. He has been the biggest money-losing pitcher in the Junior Circuit. The Tigers last won a Flaherty start on Tax Day. Lefty Steven Matz (4-2, 4.67 ERA) isn't my favorite Rays starting pitcher, but the Tigers are 6-14 vs. southpaws.
Seymour allowed four runs (three earned) on five hits and a walk while striking out two over three-plus innings in a no-decision versus the Rangers on Sunday.
Simpson went 2-for-5 with a stolen base and two runs scored in Sunday's 8-6 loss to the Rangers.
Jobe didn't factor into the decision Sunday against the Guardians, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out seven.
Walls is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.
Mullins is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.
Torres is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.
McKinstry is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.
Palacios isn't in the Rays' starting lineup versus Texas on Sunday, Ryan Bass of Rays.tv reports.
Hicks is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's matchup against Texas, Ryan Bass of Rays.tv reports.
Detroit optioned Sears to Triple-A Toledo on Sunday.
