Tonight’s Matchups That Matter

American League Central StandingsCleveland: 81-59 .603Detroit: 75-65 .536 — 6 GBMinnesota: 69-71 .493 — 12 GB

•••Wild Card Standings New York: 78-62 .557Detroit: 75-65 .536 — 3 GBSeattle: 74-64 .536 — 3 GB

•••Tigers versus MarinersComerica Park – 7:05 p.m. ETJustin Verlander (15-5, 3.67 ERA) vs. Miguel Batista (13-10, 4.59 ERA)PreviewGame Notes

•••Yankees versus RoyalsKauffman Stadium – 8:10 p.m. ETIan Kennedy (1-0, 1.29 ERA) vs. Gil Meche (7-12, 3.85 ERA)PreviewGame Notes

•••Indians versus AngelsAngels Stadium — 10:05 p.m. ETJake Westbrook (5-8, 4.43 ERA) vs. John Lackey (16-8, 3.26 ERA)PreviewGame Notes