The Cardinals haven\u2019t done much in this stretch of Interleague play, going just 4-5 against the likes of Cleveland, Chicago and Kansas City. \u00a0\u00a0 <\/p>\n
St. Louis Cardinals (34-33) vs Detroit Tigers (32-34) PITCHING MATCHUP:<\/strong> St. Louis RH Lance Lynn (10-2, 2.42 ERA) vs. Detroit RH Justin Verlander (6-4, 2.66 ERA).<\/p>\n Matchup<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Preview<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n St. Louis<\/strong><\/p>\n This team is in the top 12 in both scoring and ERA but it has only amounted to a game over .500 and they are 5 games back of the Reds in the standings.<\/p>\n In squaring off against Detroit they are seeing another squad that is trying to get out of neutral. \u00a0These teams have not met since 2009.<\/p>\n Fans are in for a treat with both teams\u2019 aces squaring off in the series opener. \u00a0The Cardinals must be ecstatic with the performance of rookie Lance Lynn. \u00a0It wasn\u2019t sure what his role would be in Spring Training and all he has done is tie for the NL lead in wins with a top 10 ERA.<\/p>\n 8 of his 13 starts have been on the road and he is a slick 6-1 in those outings. \u00a0Lynn is coming off his best start in the Majors last time out – \u00a0a 1-0 nothing against the White Sox in which he struck out 12.\u00a0[dfads params=’groups=10&limit=1&return_javascript=0′]<\/p>\n Detroit<\/strong><\/p>\n The Tigers have been enjoying seeing some fresh Interleague faces and are in the midst of a solid 7-3 stretch.<\/p>\n They have won 3 straight series as the return of outfielder Austin Jackson has meant a more dynamic lineup and stronger defensive presence up the middle. \u00a0There is still lots of time for this team to show the form many expected in the preseason, especially if the pitching improves.<\/p>\n There is not much room for improvement with start Justin Verlander. \u00a0He may seem a bit mortal in June but his 103 strikeouts leader the Majors and his ERA is 4th best in the AL. \u00a0At home his numbers have been fantastic with an ERA under 2.<\/p>\n In fact, opponents only hit a scant .166 against him at Comerica which makes it stunning that his home record is just 2-2. \u00a0When JV pitches the value is usually on the other side but this is about as good as it gets if you like backing him.<\/p>\n
\nTuesday June 19
\nComerica Park – Detroit, MI
\n7:05PM
\nMoneyline: \u00a0Detroit -150, St. Louis +140
\nO\/U: \u00a07<\/strong><\/p>\n