Series Preview: Cleveland Indians look to tame surprising Tigers

After being swept by the Cubs in a quick two-game set, the Cleveland Indians will travel to Detroit to take on the surprising Tigers for a three-game series in Motown.

It’s been a rough week for manager Terry Francona and the Cleveland Indians as they were forced to send both Zach Plesac and Mike Clevinger into quarantine after they failed to abide by social distancing rules. This was followed by the Tribe being swept aside in a two-game series by the Chicago Cubs placing them tied for third in the American League Central.

Looking to rebound, the Indians will travel to the Motor City to take on the Detroit Tigers for a three-game series this weekend.

The Tigers have lost at least 98 games each of the past three seasons’ but are off to a shockingly hot start in 2020 as they currently sit a game and a half behind the Minnesota Twins for first place in the AL with a 9-7 record.

If the season were to end today, the Tigers would be in the postseason for the first time since 2014 while the Indians are tied with the Chicago White Sox for the final AL Wildcard spot and sit two games behind the Twins for the AL Central lead.

Can Cleveland slow down the surprising Tigers and improve their position in the playoff picture? Here’s a closer look at what’s ahead for the Indians in Detroit this weekend.