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The Detroit Tigers face the New York Mets on May 14, 2026, after a close loss. Keider Montero will pitch for the Tigers, while Nolan McLean takes the mound for the Mets.
Detroit Tigers have one more chance to leave New York with a win after dropping Wednesdayâs game, 3-2, in the 10th inning to the New York Mets.
The offense again had a hard time getting much going, and two runs were not enough despite a strong night from the pitching staff. Detroit will turn to Keider Montero, who has helped steady the rotation with Justin Verlander out. The 25-year-old has turned in two straight quality starts, over which he put up a 1.42 ERA and 3.91 FIP over 12 2/3 innings with a win to show for.
Montero will face the Mets for the first time.
On the other side, Nolan McLean gets the ball for New York. The 24-year-old has given his team steady work through eight starts. He has given up at least one run in all eight of his starts, but he has also posted strong strikeout totals while not walking more than two in any of his outings.
McLean has faced the Tigers once before â last year on Sept. 2 in Detroit, when he threw a quality start by allowing two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out seven over six innings for the win.
The game time for the Tigers vs Mets on May 14, 2026, is yet to be announced.
The game will be available to watch on local sports networks and streaming platforms that carry MLB games.
Keider Montero has a 1.42 ERA over his last two starts, while Nolan McLean has had at least one run in all eight of his starts.
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Game 44: RHP Keider Montero (2-2, 3.18 ERA) vs. RHP Nolan McLean (1-2, 2.78 ERA)
| Player | G | IP | K% | BB% | GB% | FIP | fWAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montero | 7 | 39.2 | 18.7 | 5.2 | 30.8 | 3.24 | 1.0 |
| McLean | 8 | 45.1 | 32.6 | 6.9 | 46.2 | 2.39 | 1.5 |
This sets up as a tight game if Montero keeps his recent form. The Tigers need more from the bats, though, and McLeanâs strikeout rate could make that a tough task if Detroit falls behind early.
The edge on the mound leans slightly toward New York based on McLeanâs strikeout numbers and 2.39 FIP, but Montero has been good enough lately to keep Detroit in it.
Prediction: Mets 4, Tigers 3.
Detroit is trying to avoid a sweep after losing the first two games of the series. Wednesdayâs loss was the sharper sting because the Tigers had enough pitching to win, but the late run allowed by New York tied the game and helped push it to extras.
For Detroit, the key is simple: give Montero early support. If the Tigers can make McLean work and avoid another quiet start at the plate, they have a real chance to end the series on a better note.