Detroit and Cleveland will square off on Monday.
The Tigers are 9-15 against teams from the AL Central. Detroit hitters have posted a team on-base percentage of .295 this season, led by Robbie Grossman with a mark of .381.
The Indians are 16-10 against opponents from the AL Central. Cleveland's lineup has 54 home runs this season, Jose Ramirez leads the club with 12 homers.
The Indians won the last meeting 5-2. Logan Allen notched his first victory and Eddie Rosario went 2-for-3 with a double for Cleveland. Jose Urena took his second loss for Detroit.
TOP PERFORMERS: Grossman leads the Tigers with 16 extra base hits and is batting .259.
Ramirez leads the Indians with 12 home runs and is slugging .570.
LAST 10 GAMES: Tigers: 6-4, .269 batting average, 3.64 ERA, outscored opponents by seven runs.
Indians: 4-6, .232 batting average, 5.22 ERA, outscored by 19 runs.
INJURIES: Tigers: Julio Teheran: (shoulder), Erasmo Ramirez: (right pectoralis), Derek Holland: (left shoulder), Grayson Greiner: (left hamstring).
Indians: Cam Hill: (wrist), Franmil Reyes: (side), Roberto Perez: (finger).
