TIGERS
The Tigers had won seven straight with their win last Friday at Pittsburgh. But since then, Detroit has dropped three of four and this is a team that had won 30 of 42 away from Comerica Park prior to visiting the Bay area. Detroit will bounce back this afternoon behind the arm of veteran Kenny Rogers (10-3, 3.72).
The Tigers have won eight of Rogers' 10 road starts this year and the last three overall. He should have success against a light-hitting Oakland team that has produced just 10 runs in its last four games and is batting a mere .193 in its last seven contests.
Oakland, which had dropped five of six prior to the Tigers' visit, is only 7-20 versus Rogers in his career. The Tigers hit righties hard (.288) and they should jump on Oakland starter Kirk Sarloos (3-4, 4.61) as the A's have a losing record in his nine starts this season.
Rogers has a career mark of 24-4 and a 3.40 ERA at what is now known as McAfee Coliseum. It's obvious he's comfortable pitching there and he'll be on the this afternoon as he helps the Tigers get back on the winning track.
The Tigers had won seven straight with their win last Friday at Pittsburgh. But since then, Detroit has dropped three of four and this is a team that had won 30 of 42 away from Comerica Park prior to visiting the Bay area. Detroit will bounce back this afternoon behind the arm of veteran Kenny Rogers (10-3, 3.72).
The Tigers have won eight of Rogers' 10 road starts this year and the last three overall. He should have success against a light-hitting Oakland team that has produced just 10 runs in its last four games and is batting a mere .193 in its last seven contests.
Oakland, which had dropped five of six prior to the Tigers' visit, is only 7-20 versus Rogers in his career. The Tigers hit righties hard (.288) and they should jump on Oakland starter Kirk Sarloos (3-4, 4.61) as the A's have a losing record in his nine starts this season.
Rogers has a career mark of 24-4 and a 3.40 ERA at what is now known as McAfee Coliseum. It's obvious he's comfortable pitching there and he'll be on the this afternoon as he helps the Tigers get back on the winning track.
