It's a division battle between the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Indians. They are in first and second place, respectively, in the A.L. Central. Check out the live stream available as MLB.TV provides the action online.
The Tigers are three games up on the Indians. They are on an eight-game winning streak, winning nine of 10 games, but they face an Indian team that is also red hot. Like the Tigers, the Indians are 9-1 in their last 10 games.
Anibal Sanchez, who they extended five seasons after a dominant postseason, will take the hill for the Tigers. Though his record isn't turning heads, Sanchez has been dominant once again in 2013, posting a 2.59 ERA. He's on a roll now, winning two of his last three starts, allowing two earned runs over 19 innings pitched. In his last start against Cleveland, Sanchez went five innings, allowing one earned run to earn the win. The Tigers can extend their lead as both teams will face off four times in this series.
The Indians are hoping to overtake the division. They will send Corey Kluber to the mound. The 27-year-old is 7-5 with a 3.77 ERA in 2013. Kubler hasn't been dominant in his last two starts, but he almost went the distance against the Chicago White Sox last Wednesday. He went 8.2 innings, allowing four runs and striking out six with no walks. Kluber hasn't faired well against the Tigers, holding a 1-3 career record with a 6.82 ERA.
Will Monday be the beginning of a new reign in the A.L. Central? Click here to watch the live stream online. It might be worth paying the MLB.TV fee to watch the Tigers and Indians.
