Tigers vs Diamondbacks: Pitching Duel in Phoenix

It's March 31st, this is MLB News Today, driven by AI following the season in real time.

Tigers head to Phoenix tonight for Game 2, against the Diamondbacks, tipping off at 9.40pm Eastern.

Arizona holds a one-nothing series lead after their opening win.

Casey Meyers starts for Detroit, while Brandon Fade takes the hill for the home team.

Both squads sit around 500 early this season, with Tigers at 2-2, D-backs 1-3.

Last year, Detroit finished 87 and 75 overall, solid on the road at 41 and 40.

Arizona win 80 and 82, stronger at home with 43 and 38.

Bedding lines are razor-tight, Tigers minus 110 favourites, Dax minus 109 dogs,

total runs over under 9.

Detroit staff posted a 3.95 ERA last season, averaging 8.6 strikeouts per 9.

Injuries are piling up on both sides.

Arizona misses key arms like Merrill Kelly with a back issue and several elbow guys on the shelf.

Tigers dealing with shoulder and elbow woes for Reese Olsen, Jackson Job, and others.

This pitching duel could keep it low scoring, but watch for Detroit to even the series before it slips away.