Colorado Rockies @ Detroit Tigers - September 12, 2024

As a die-hard fan of my home team, I can hardly contain my excitement as we gear up for Thursday’s clash between the Colorado Rockies and our beloved Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Game days are sacred around here, and trust me, I’ve got my lucky jersey ready to go!

Now, let’s dive into what we can expect from this matchup. The Rockies will be sending out their right-hander who has struggled all season long. With a record of 2-10 and an ERA hovering above 5.0, Ryan Feltner has been a bit of a punching bag for opposing hitters. It’s been rough sailing for him; that kind of performance typically leads to more outings like his last against us where he gave up seven runs. Now sure, any pitcher can have a good day, but with those stats? Color me skeptical!

On the other side of the diamond stands Tarik Skubal—our ace! This lefty has been nothing short of phenomenal this season with a dazzling 16-4 record and an impressive ERA under 3.8. He is striking out batters at an eye-popping rate, showcasing why he deserves to be called one of the league’s best pitchers right now! To put it bluntly: when Skubal is on the mound, I feel downright invincible.

And let’s not overlook how hot our Tigers are currently! With four straight wins under our belts and some serious momentum building, this is no time to let off the gas pedal. Our batting lineup has been churning out an average of over 4 runs per game—and let’s face it—their ability to get on base is something that keeps the heart racing in every inning.

Sure, Colorado can hit too; they’re averaging just slightly behind us in runs scored per game and showing decent slugging percentage numbers. But given their recent struggles—combined with Skubal’s form—I’m confident we’ll keep them contained tonight.

So what’s my prediction? Buckle up: I see the Tigers coming out on top again tonight against these Rockies. I wouldn’t be surprised if it ends up being another high-scoring affair considering both teams’ tendencies lately (the total score is expected to go OVER). Look for our offense to pounce early while Skubal puts on another show.

With odds favoring us significantly (-256 moneyline), it feels like everything is lining up for us to take home yet another W while celebrating in true Detroit fashion! Let’s make some noise at Comerica Park tonight—go Tigers! 🐯