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Game 46 Preview: Tigers look to clinch home series win vs Blue Jays
TL;DR
The Detroit Tigers aim to secure a home series win against the Toronto Blue Jays after snapping a three-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory. Casey Mize returns from injury to make his first start since April 28.
Key points
- Tigers snapped a three-game losing streak
- Tigers won 3-2 against Blue Jays
- Casey Mize returns from the injured list
- Mize's last start was on April 28
- Mize faced Blue Jays on May 26, 2024
Detroit TigersToronto Blue JaysCasey MizeChicago White Sox
The Detroit Tigers snapped a three-game losing streak on Friday night with a 3-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays in the first game of the home series this weekend. A strong pitching performance punctuated by a walk-off home run that finally gave the club a win in a close game.
On Saturday, AJ Hinch gets right-hander Casey Mize back from the injured list to make his first start since April 28. On that day he only lasted 2 1/3 innings, allowing two runs on three hits and a walk while striking out three before injuring his groin fielding a bunt toward first base.
The last time Mize faced the Blue Birds was back in 2024 on May 26, when he allowed three runs on eight hits (one home run) and two walks while striking out nobody over 4 1/3 frames in what resulted in a 14-11 team win.
Fluharty has appeared in relief for 21 of his 22 outings this season, with the only start of his major league career coming in an opener role against the Chicago White Sox on April 4. He threw just one inning, allowing a run on two hits and a walk while striking out one in a team loss.
Take a look at how the pitchers line up below.
Detroit Tigers (20-25) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (19-25)
Time (ET): 1:10 p.m.
Place: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan
SB Nation Site: Bluebird Banter
Media: Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio Network
: RHP Casey Mize (2-2, 2.90 ERA) vs. LHP Mason Fluharty (2-0, 5.40 ERA)
Q&A
What was the outcome of the last game between the Tigers and Blue Jays?
The Tigers won the last game against the Blue Jays 3-2.
When did Casey Mize last pitch before his return?
Casey Mize last pitched on April 28 before returning for this game.
How did Casey Mize perform in his previous outing against the Blue Jays?
In his last outing against the Blue Jays on May 26, 2024, Mize allowed three runs on eight hits over 4 1/3 innings.
