Detroit is 4-0 after sweeping the White Sox on the road and taking the opener of this series, 5-0. The Tigers are on a 45-40 run on the road, as well as 64-62 versus righty starters. Meanwhile, New York is 0-4 getting outscored 19-8. The offense was bad last year (20th in runs scored and on-base percentage) and looks worse. Starter Adrian Houser comes over from Milwaukee where he had ERAs of 4.73 and 4.12 the last two seasons. The Mets are 28-39 in interleague play and 39-53 after a loss. Play Detroit.
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