Tigers vs. Mariners

Well, this isn’t the preview that I wanted to write, as my Guardians went down in Game 3 of the Wild Card Round to the Tigers, but it sure is a more interesting matchup for anybody who isn’t a Cleveland fan. The reality is that Cleveland’s offense simply isn’t any good. At least the Tigers have Tarik Skubal and this Tigers vs. Mariners series will feature some very good pitching and one very good offense.

Detroit’s offensive shortcomings were on display most of the series against the Guardians, with the exception of one explosive inning in Game 3. The Mariners pitching staff had to love what they saw and we do have two very pitcher-friendly venues in this series, beginning with T-Mobile Park.

The Mariners were 51-30 in the friendly confines with a +47 run differentia

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