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Game 31 Preview: Tigers vs Braves: How to Watch, Odds, Predictions, and More
TL;DR
The Detroit Tigers face the Atlanta Braves in Game 31 after a recent loss. Health concerns loom with Casey Mize and Javier Báez set for MRIs before the game.
Key points
- Tigers lost 5-2 to Braves in previous game
- Casey Mize and Javier Báez facing health concerns
- Tarik Skubal starting for Tigers
- JR Ritchie making second start for Braves
- Skubal struggled in last outing against Braves
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Introduction
Detroit Tigers need a clean reset after a 5-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night at Truist Park. The bigger concern is health, with Casey Mize dealing with right groin tightness and Javier Báez leaving with a right ankle issue. Both are set for MRIs before Wednesday night’s game.
Detroit turns to Tarik Skubal, its ace left-hander, with a chance to even the series. Skubal has gone at least six innings in five of his starts and allowed just one run in four of them. The two other starts saw him give up four runs, including his last outing against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Skubal last faced the Braves in Atlanta on June 19, 2024. That start did not go well, as he gave up five runs (four earned) on seven hits (two home runs) while walking two, hitting two and striking out seven over four frames of work in the loss.
The Braves will counter with rookie JR Ritchie, who has just one major league appearance on his record. His ERA-to-FIP gap is worth noting, but his early strikeout and walk numbers give Atlanta a young arm with some swing-and-miss ability.
How to Watch
- Matchup: Detroit Tigers (15-15) vs. Atlanta Braves (21-9)
- Time (ET): 7:15 p.m.
- Place: Truist Park, Atlanta, Georgia
- TV/Streaming: Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV
- Radio: Tigers Radio Network
- Join the discussion: DSN Tigers Facebook Group
Predictions
Q&A
What are the injury updates for Casey Mize and Javier Báez before the Tigers vs Braves game?
Casey Mize is dealing with right groin tightness and Javier Báez has a right ankle issue, both scheduled for MRIs before the game.
Who is starting for the Tigers against the Braves in Game 31?
The Tigers will start ace left-hander Tarik Skubal, who has shown strong performance in recent outings.
What is JR Ritchie's experience level as a pitcher for the Braves?
JR Ritchie is a rookie with just one major league appearance, but he has shown potential with early strikeout and walk numbers.
