What happened: The Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Angels have not yet started the finale at Angel Stadium, with Detroit holding a 2-0 lead in the series. Detroit is listed as a favorite on the road, with the 0 runs.
Why it matters: Detroit enters at 42-45 on a 1-game winning streak, while the Angels sit at 36-52 on a 3-game losing streak. The series builds into the stretch before the trade deadline, a period already shaping Detroit's roster conversations.
By the numbers: Tigers: 42-45, last five WLLWW, scoring 4.3 runs per game, allowing 3.9. Angels: 36-52, last five LLLWL, scoring 4.5 runs per game, allowing 4.9. Series: Detroit leads 2-0.
What to watch: First pitch is upcoming at Angel Stadium, with Detroit holding the 2-0 series edge.