The Detroit Tigers are on a roll, and they're looking to make it a clean sweep against the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday. With a 7-0 victory over the Angels late Saturday night, the Tigers have secured their first series win since the All-Star break. The pitching staff, led by Tarik Skubal, was on fire, and the offense finally found its rhythm, resulting in a shutout victory. Now, the Tigers are set to face off against the Angels again, this time with right-hander Casey Mize on the mound.
Mize has had a mixed bag of results so far this season. He's had two quality starts, but a recent rough outing in Detroit before the All-Star break saw him give up four runs (three earned) on five hits and two walks while striking out five. However, Mize has a history with the Angels; in an earlier start against them, he pitched four shutout frames, allowing only a pair of hits and a walk while striking out six. The Tigers won that game 4-0, so Mize has a good track record against the Angels.
On the other side of the plate, the Angels will be sending out right-hander Ryan Johnson, who is struggling in his second year of major league ball. Johnson has a 5.00 ERA and 7.21 FIP in July, giving up three homers, four walks, and seven strikeouts over nine innings. His team has lost both of his starts this month, and with a 1-4 record and 6.75 ERA, he's having a challenging season. The Tigers, with their recent success and Mize's history against the Angels, are favored to win this game and secure the series sweep.
The Tigers' offense, which has been dormant for much of the season, seems to have found its stride at just the right time. With the All-Star break behind them, the Tigers are now on a roll, and the Angels' struggling pitching staff will be a test for their bats. The Tigers' ability to capitalize on their momentum and Mize's history against the Angels could make for an exciting game on Sunday.
In my opinion, the Tigers have the edge in this series, and with Mize's history against the Angels, they are likely to secure the sweep. The Angels' struggles on the mound will be a challenge for their offense, and the Tigers' recent success and momentum make them a formidable force. The Tigers' bats, which have been dormant for much of the season, are now finding their rhythm, and that's a positive sign for the team's future.
