The Detroit Tigers have lost two of the first three games in this series in Kansas City, and last night's loss was particularly embarrassing. The Tigers were forced to use a position player on the mound in the bottom of the eighth inning of a blowout loss. I like Detroit's chances of getting back on track here in Game 4.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Pitching - Jordan Zimmerman will go for Detroit, and he's having a fine season so far. Zimmerman (9-3, 3.46 ERA) allowed six runs on eight hits over seven innings in a win at Chicago in his last outing. He's been better on the road than he has been at home, with a record of 4-1, with a 2.16 ERA in five starts. He's also been better in day games, going 4-1 with a 2.97 ERA in five starts in the afternoon.

2. Justin Upton - The Tigers left fielder comes in riding an eight game hitting streak, and he was 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBIs in last night's game. He's hitting .333 lifetime versus Chris Young (15 at bats).

3. X-Factor - The Tigers are 5-0 in Zimmermanns last 5 starts vs. American League Central.

Selection: This is a play on the Detroit Tigers 1st 5 innings (8*)