What better way to start the second half than with a showdown against the division leading Tigers?

The Indians chances in the AL Central are slim, but if they’re going to make a run at the division this is their chance to set the tone for the second half.

Trevor Bauer, fresh off the most dominant outing of his career, takes the mound for the Tribe. Bauer will square off against Anibal Sanchez for Detroit.

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    • Starter: RHP Anibal Sanchez
    • Overview: One of the game’s best No. 3 starters but throws a lot pitches and struggles to pitch deep into games.
    • Repertoire: FB (46%, 92 mph), SL (25%), CH (21%), CV (8%)
    • K Pitch: Everything. Pitch selection remains constant in nearly every count situation.
    • vs Tribe: 4-2, 2.34 ERA… 5 IP, 3 runs in start vs CLE in April
    • Key Matchups: Kipnis: 3-19 (.158 BA), 6 K… Gomes: 3-7, HR

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Sources: ESPN Stats & Information, Baseball-Reference [/message_box]

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