Defending American League champion Toronto is a disappointing 20-25. One reason for this is a well below par offense that averages 3.7 runs on the road, which ranks 26th, and is in the bottom 10 overall in homers and second to last in steals. The Tigers rank 10th offensively at home averaging 4.7 runs per game. Detroit's late inning relief staff could get a boost if Will Vest comes off the injured list today. Toronto is likely to be without closer Louis Varland after he pitched the final two innings in the Blue Jays' 2-1 victory against Detroit yesterday. Toronto starter Kevin Gausman has a 4.37 road ERA. Gausman has not been in great form either allowing 12 earned runs in his last three starts spanning 16.1 innings. Tiger starter Jack Flaherty has a disappointing 5.73 ERA, but is averaging an impressive 10.5 strikeouts per nine innings. Take the Tigers.
