In past years, the Tigers would have their bad night against Dallas Keuchel and that would be the end of it. This scenario played out again on Friday, as the Tigers offense couldn’t break through against Keuchel despite putting plenty of runners on base. But normally, that would be their toughest matchup.
This year? It was their easiest, and by a wide margin. Less than 24 hours after getting blanked by Keuchel, the Tigers have to deal with righthander Gerrit Cole, a former No. 1 overall pick who is pitching like it this season.