What happened: Detroit and Los Angeles Angels meet again in Anaheim, with the Tigers listed as road favorites and the 0. The two clubs split a four-game stretch in Detroit back in late May, and met again as recently as Friday.
Why it matters: Both franchises sit on opposite sides of the trade-deadline conversation entering the series. Los Angeles has been floated among the league's more active sellers, while Detroit's rotation depth has kept the club in the mix as a buyer.
By the numbers: Detroit enters at 42-45 on the season, riding a 4-1 mark over its last five games and a current one-game winning streak. Los Angeles sits at 36-52, having dropped four of its last five and carrying a three-game losing streak.
What to watch: Lineups and the starting pitching matchup will set the tone before first pitch in Anaheim.