Royals vs Tigers Free Pick July 25, 2017 – Jesse Schule

The Royals beat the Tigers 5-3 in extra-innings in Game 1 of this series in Detroit. We might see another pitcher’s duel tonight, with both teams turning to the front end of the rotation. Michael Fulmer will toe the slab for the Tigers, and he’s having another fine season. Fulmer (10-7, 3.35 ERA) was rocked for eight runs in just 2 2/3 innings in a loss at Kansas CIty his last time out. He almost went the distance (8 2/3 innings), allowing three runs on seven hits and striking out seven in a home win over the Royals earlier this year. He’s 6-2 with a 3.72 ERA in 10 starts in the Motor City this season. The Royals hand the ball to Danny Duffy, who picked up a win against the Tigers his last time out. Duffy has quietly been having a solid season, going 6-6 with a 3.71 ERA in 15 starts for the Royals this year. Not bad considering that he often doesn’t get the run support that he did in previous seasons. Kansas City ranks 25th in the majors in runs scored, and the Royals have failed to reach the total in seven of their last 10 when Duffy starts. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule