#924 TIGERS with Morton (-115) over Braves with Elder at 6:40 PM EST
Following a recent home sweep and a reduction of their lead in the AL Central to 3.5 games over the Guardians, the Tigers will approach this matchup with heightened urgency. Detroit’s remaining schedule includes three games each against Cleveland and Boston, challenging both manager A.J. Hinch and his roster to generate momentum in order to remain contenders for the division title.
Veteran right-hander Charlie Morton will start for Detroit. Since joining from Baltimore, Morton has made eight starts, allowing 25 earned runs and 35 hits across 38 innings. He has recorded 45 strikeouts and issued 21 walks, resulting in a 2-2 record with a 5.92 ERA. Overall, Morton has appeared in 31 games (25 starts) this season, surrendering 86 earned runs and 145 hits over 139.1 innings, leading to a 9-10 record and a 5.56 ERA.
Opposing him for Atlanta will be right-hander Bryce Elder. Over 26 starts, Elder has conceded 88 earned runs and 156 hits in 142.1 innings, with 118 strikeouts and 51 walks, culminating in a 7-10 record and a 5.56 ERA. In his most recent outing against Houston (resulting in a loss), Elder allowed six earned runs and 10 hits in 4.1 innings, as the Braves were defeated 6-2.
Several performance trends support a positive outlook for Detroit. The Tigers have won 46 of their last 78 home games, 80 of their last 145 following a loss, 63 of their last 109 as home favorites, and 141 of their last 264 when playing without rest. Conversely, Atlanta has lost 64 of its last 112 matchups against right-handed starters and 52 of its last 88 when facing teams with a winning percentage greater than .500.
To mitigate pressure during the forthcoming six-game road trip, Detroit would benefit significantly from a home sweep against Atlanta over the next three days. Take Detroit with Morton. Thanks and best of luck, Tom.
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