The Detroit Tigers are rolling into Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri for a 2:10 PM EDT regular season clash, and they are apparently keeping their starting pitcher under wraps like a state secret. Whoever gets the surprise nod will have a high bar to clear against Kansas City left-hander Daniel Lynch IV, who carries a tidy 2.83 ERA and a 1.02 WHIP. It is a classic battle of strengths and glaring weaknesses, as Detroit’s pitching staff boasts a sharp 3.56 team ERA compared to the Royals' rather generous 4.74 mark, though Kansas City holds a microscopic edge in batting average at .246 over Detroit's .242.
If you plan to tune in on MLB.TV, Royals.TV, or Tigers.TV, do not expect to see Detroit's ideal outfield alignment out there. The Tigers are currently operating a makeshift unit with both James Outman and Riley Greene cooling their heels on the injured list, leaving the roster looking a bit like a hospital ward. Still, if the Royals' pitching staff continues to serve up runs at their usual clip, even a depleted Detroit lineup might find some joy in Missouri. Lock in your prediction on StreakChat and let us know if you are backing the mystery man or Lynch's steady hand.