4/7 MLB: Detroit at Texas

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Detroit expects to build on last game's 10-6 win against the Rangers and they entrust Mike Maroth to get the job done when they battle John Koronka and the Rangers on Friday at Ameriquest Field.

Detroit brings a 3-0 overall mark (2-0 in the division) into this game versus a Texas team carrying a 1-3 record.

The Tigers (3-0) opened as 110 favorites and they face a Rangers team that has won 1 of their 4 games this season. The total opened at 11.

Buck Showalter's troops were at home against the Tigers last game and came away with a 10-6 loss, a game that went over 11.

The visitors bring strikeout specialists to the park today who rank #1 in the league, whiffing 8.7 per game. They will be looking to prove that reputation true again today.

Some trends to consider:
Detroit is 1-4-0 OU in its last 5 games away against Texas
Detroit is 5-10-1 OU in its last 16 games
Detroit is 4-2-0 OU in its last 6 away
Detroit is 7-3-0 SU in its last 10 games after scoring more than 9 runs
Texas is 4-1-0 OU in its last 5 games against Detroit
Texas is 6-3-0 SU in its last 9 games after scoring 4 to 6 runs
Texas is 4-2-0 OU in its last 6 at home
Texas is 4-2-0 OU in its last 6 games

Next up:
Detroit at Texas, Saturday, April 8
Texas home to Detroit, Saturday, April 8