The Tigers are known for having a deep and powerful lineup that can produce runs quickly. What isn't mentioned so much is the rotation, which includes All-Star pitchers Verlander, and Scherzer. That leaves Anibel Sanchez under the radar with his 7-6 mark backed by a 2.93 ERA. Sanchez has faced the Royals twice, allowing 1 run on 10 hits in 16 innings of work. Ervin Santana was pitching well, but his last outing was an 8-run uprising vs. the light-hitting Yankees. Prince Fielder has really hurt him as he is 6-10 with 3 HRs in his career facing Santana. The Tigers have been ultra productive vs. right-handed pitching at 7-1 in their last eight, while the Royals stand in at just 4-9 in Santana's last 13 starts. Detroit is simply better on both sides, so take Detroit here.
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