On the evening of May 6, 2024, the Detroit Tigers are set to battle the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field, with first pitch scheduled for 6:10 PM under overcast skies.

Leading the pitching lineup for Detroit is Jack Flaherty, who enters the game with a solid ERA of 4.000. Opposing him on the mound for the Guardians will be Triston McKenzie, who currently holds an ERA of 4.345.

Looking at the 2024 AL Central Division standings, the Tigers sit in 5th place with a record of 16-12, reflecting a winning percentage of 0.57. They have performed notably within their division, holding 9 wins against 4 losses, ranking 3rd. Recently, Detroit has been in good form, securing 6 wins in their last 10 matches and riding a two-game winning streak. Their home record stands at 6-8, and they’ve been stronger on the road with 10 victories from 14 games. The Tigers have clinched 10 daytime wins versus 6 nighttime wins, having scored 111 runs and conceded 108.

The Cleveland Guardians, currently leading the pack, are 1st in the AL Central with a 19-9 record, a win percentage of 0.68. They have a divisional record of 4-1. Over their last 10 games, the Guardians have notched 7 wins despite a recent loss. At home, they have an 8-4 win record, and an impressive 11-5 in away games. Cleveland has won 9 day games and 10 under the night lights, scoring a total of 143 runs while allowing 97.