Surging Tigers Face Angels With Chance to Go Above .500

Upcoming Matchup

The Detroit Tigers, fresh off a four-game sweep against the Chicago White Sox, will face the Los Angeles Angels in a crucial series with the potential to push them above .500.

The Tigers currently sit at 57-58, just one game below the coveted .500 mark. A series win against the Angels could give them the momentum they need to make a late-season push towards contention.

Tigers' Resurgence

Detroit's recent success has been fueled by a combination of strong pitching and timely hitting.

• Starting pitcher Johnny Cueto has been a key contributor, posting a 3.45 ERA in his last six starts.
• The offense has also been clicking, averaging 4.8 runs per game during their four-game winning streak.

Angels' Struggles

Meanwhile, the Angels have been struggling to find their footing.

• They have lost five straight games and are now 54-59 on the season.
• Their pitching staff has allowed an average of 5.2 runs per game during that stretch.

Playoff Implications

For the Tigers, a series win against the Angels would improve their playoff chances.

According to FanGraphs, Detroit's playoff odds currently stand at 23%, nearly double the 12% odds they had last Sunday.

Key Matchup

The key matchup in this series will be the battle between the Tigers' offense and the Angels' pitching staff.

If Detroit can continue to hit the ball well, they will put pressure on the Angels' pitchers and give themselves a good chance of winning the series.