Sunday, July 27, 2014, 3:35 PM on FSDT, FSW

Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, California

Detroit Tigers - Porcello, R (12-5) vs. Los Angeles Angels - Santiago, H (2-7)

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Sunday afternoon, Rick Porcello takes the hill for the Detroit Tigers as they face Hector Santiago and the Los Angeles Angels. Porcello makes his 20 ^th start as Santiago makes his 14^th start and 18^th appearance.

Rick Porcello didn't get the decision in his last outing and that held his record at 12 - 5 with a 3.42 ERA. His last time out, Porcello surrendered 3 runs and 5 hits (including a home run) in 7 innings of work. He struck out 5 without issuing any walks. Porcello is 4 - 1 in his last 5 starts and he is having one of the best years of his career. Last season, Porcello went 13 - 8 with an ERA of 4.32 in 29 starts and 3 relief appearances.

In 2013, Porcello was 0 - 2 with a 28.80 ERA in 2 starts against the Angels. This season, Porcello has fared better against the Angels and has a victory against them after holding Los Angeles to a run and 5 hits in 7 innings.

Hector Santiago pitched to a no-decision in his last start and will bring a 2 - 7 record and a 4.02 ERA into this start. In his last outing, Santiago threw 5 innings of shutout ball and allowed just 2 hits and 3 walks while striking out 2. Santiago picked up his first victories of the season in his previous 2 starts and he has allowed just 4 runs in his last 3 outings. In 2013, Santiago was 4 - 9 with a 3.56 ERA in 23 starts and 11 relief appearances for the Chicago White Sox.

Last season, Santiago was 0 - 2 with a 3.00 ERA in 3 starts against the Tigers. Earlier this season, Santiago lost to the Tigers after giving up 2 runs and 2 hits in 5.2 innings of work.

Detroit Tigers Betting Trends

Detroit Tigers are 52-42-5 against the Over/Under

Run Differential for Detroit Tigers is 0.5

Los Angeles Angels Betting Trends

Los Angeles Angels are 52-44-5 against the Over/Under

Run differential for Los Angeles Angels is 0.8

Injuries to Watch

Detroit Tigers

07/24/14 LF J.D. Martinez Quad questionable
07/07/14 P Pat McCoy Hamstring 15-day DL (7/6)
06/25/14 P Luke Putkonen Elbow 60-day DL (4/19)
05/02/14 P Joel Hanrahan Elbow 60-day DL (5/2)
03/28/14 LF Andy Dirks Back 60-day DL (3/29)
03/28/14 P Bruce Rondon Elbow 60-day DL (3/29), out for season
03/27/14 SS Jose Iglesias Stress Fracture 60-day DL (3/29); out for season

Los Angeles Angels

07/24/14 2B Grant Green Back 15-day DL (7/20)
07/13/14 CF Collin Cowgill Thumb 15-day DL (7/12)
07/10/14 P CJ Wilson Ankle 15-day DL (7/10)
05/28/14 P Sean Burnett Elbow 15-day DL (5/29), out for season
05/12/14 3B Ian Stewart Hand 15-day DL (5/11)
04/17/14 P Ryan Brasier Elbow 60-day DL (3/21)
03/30/14 P Brian Moran Elbow 60-day DL (3/21)

Tony's Pick: Take Detroit

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