The Detroit Tigers (51-74), who have gone 5-12 in August, take on the Chicago Cubs (71-52) in a two-game set, starting Tuesday at 7:10 p.m.
Here are five numbers about the Tigers you need to know before they take on the Cubs at Comerica Park:
What a difference a season has made for Tigers right-handed reliever Victor Alcántara. The 25-year-old allowed 12 hits and seven runs in 7 1/3 innings last season. In stark contrast, he has allowed 13 hits and a mere one run in 17 2/3 innings this season.
Additionally, in his last 11 innings, he’s allowed zero runs, and has struck out 11 batters while walking only two.