Time: 2024-05-24
The Detroit Tigers are set to face off against the Toronto Blue Jays in the opening game of a four-game series at Comerica Park. Outfielder Mark Canha will be taking a day off for the Tigers in this matchup. The Tigers, with a record of 23-26, will be looking to secure a win against the Blue Jays, who stand at 22-26. The game is scheduled to start at 6:40 p.m. Catcher Jake Rogers, along with infielders Andy Ibanez and Zach McKinstry, will be available on the bench for the Tigers.The Tigers will have right-hander Jack Flaherty on the mound, boasting a record of 1-3 and an ERA of 3.79. Flaherty recently secured his first win as a Tiger in his last outing on May 18, where he struck out nine batters and only allowed two runs over six innings of play. With an impressive strikeout rate of 11.9 per nine innings, Flaherty has been a standout performer in the league.On the other side, the Blue Jays will have Kevin Gausman as their starting pitcher. Gausman, with a record of 2-3 and an ERA of 4.89, has had a mixed performance in the 2024 season. Despite finishing in the top 10 of AL Cy Young voting in the past three seasons and leading the league in strikeouts in 2023, Gausman has faced some challenges this year with a few uncharacteristically shaky outings.The matchup between Flaherty and Gausman promises to be an exciting one, with both pitchers looking to lead their teams to victory. The Tigers will be relying on their lineup to deliver against a strong Blue Jays team, while the Blue Jays will be counting on Gausman to showcase his dominant form on the mound.
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