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Dodgers, Tigers Rely on Bullpen in Series Finale

The Dodgers and the Tigers will meet on the field at Comerica Park in a battle of interleague teams.

(Photo by Getty Images) Beau Brieske

LA Dodgers (56-40) at Detroit (46-50)

  • When: Jul 14 2024, 1:40 PM
  • Where: Comerica Park, Detroit
  • Where to watch: SportsNet LA

Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total

Los Angeles Dodgers @ Detroit Tigers
Moneyline

Los Angeles Dodgers   -147
Detroit Tigers   +123

Los Angeles Dodgers @ Detroit Tigers
Runline

Los Angeles Dodgers   -1.5 (+110)
Detroit Tigers   1.5 (-130)

Los Angeles Dodgers @ Detroit Tigers
Total

Over   9.5 (EVEN)
Under   9.5 (-120)

Probable Pitchers:
LA Dodgers: Brent Honeywell (0-0, 2.70)
Detroit: Beau Brieske (1-0, 3.52)

Team Stats

Dodgers   Tigers
56-40 Record 46-50
28-21 Away & Home 23-26
3-7 Last 10 7-3
L1 Streak W1

Game Preview

Sunday’s matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Detroit Tigers is set to see frequent pitcher rotations, with both teams opting for a bullpen-heavy approach. The series finale in Detroit will commence with Tigers right-handed reliever Beau Brieske opening, while the Dodgers have yet to announce their starting pitcher.

The Dodgers’ pitching roster is notably strained with key players Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Clayton Kershaw, Tyler Glasnow, and Walker Buehler sidelined due to injuries and in various stages of recovery. Additionally, ESPN reported on Saturday that right-hander Dustin May, recovering from arm surgery and yet to pitch this season, will miss the rest of the season following surgery for a torn esophagus.

The Tigers also face pitching challenges with Casey Mize on the injured list, Jack Flaherty recently missing a start, and Kenta Maeda reassigned to bullpen duties after surrendering 15 runs over 6 1/3 innings across two July starts.

"We would both prefer a seven-inning game tomorrow," remarked Detroit manager A.J. Hinch, noting both teams’ exhaustion and the impending bullpen day.

Beau Brieske, transitioning from a starter role in 2022 where he made all his 15 appearances as a starter, has a 3.52 ERA across 18 appearances this season. He has allowed two runs over eight innings in three career outings against the Dodgers, including one start.

The series stands tied after the teams traded wins. The Dodgers clinched a narrow 4-3 victory in the opener thanks to a crucial ninth-inning RBI double by Shohei Ohtani. Despite leading 9-4 entering the ninth on Saturday, Los Angeles succumbed to a Detroit rally, highlighted by Colt Keith’s two-run homer and sealed by Gio Urshela’s two-run homer in the 10th for an 11-9 Tigers victory.

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MLB Parlay Picks & Predictions

Final Score: Detroit 6-5
Expert Pick: Detroit +123 & Over 9½ (+100)
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