If the Tigers are going to save their season, they probably need to sweep the Guardians in this four-game series with them just prior to the All-Star break. If the Guardians want to stave off the hard-charging Twins as Minnesota faces the White Sox, they need to split or win another series against the Motor City Kitties.
Detroit enters the series at 42-48 with a -19 run differential, 25th in MLB with a team wRC+ of 90, ninth in Baserunning Runs Above Average at 3.4, 13th in Defensive War at -5.9, first in starting pitcher FIP at 3.