Overview

• Los Angeles enters the series finale with a 55-61 record and a 25-31 mark on the road after losing its last four games away from home.
• Detroit leads the American League Central at 67-50 overall and boasts a 38-23 home record along with a 16-8 mark in one-run affairs.
• The Tigers have won four of five meetings against the Angels this season and hold a 4-1 edge heading into Saturday’s matchup.
• Saturday’s probable starter matchup features Charlie Morton (7-9, 5.20 ERA) for Detroit against Yusei Kikuchi (5-7, 3.22 ERA) for Los Angeles.
• Both teams are coping with injuries, with Detroit missing relievers Paul Sewald and Reese Olson on the 60-day IL and the Angels sidelined by absences including Chris Taylor and Jorge Soler.