Braden who is still prime off his perfect game will go up against Verlander who is really starting to pitch well. He has struggled on the road, but he has a 1.71 ERA in his last three starts and he has pitched well against Oakland over his career while Oakland has struggled to swing the bats of late with a .225 average and 2.39 runs per 9 in their last 5 vs. RHP. They have a 6.75 ERA out of their bullpen in the last 5 which also gives them a significant advantage in what promises to be a close game. Oakland in 41 AB have a .195 average vs. Verlander. While the Tigers who are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. LH starter have a .315 average vs. Braden in 54 AB.
