The Detroit Tigers picked up their first series win since defeating the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park with a 9-3 victory over the New York Yankees on Tuesday night. Tarik Skubal played his best game since returning from the injured list and the Tigers’ offensive onslaught continued, scoring 35 runs over the last five games.
AJ Hinch’s team will head into action Wednesday afternoon, with right-hander Troy Melton on the mound looking to continue his recent dominance that has seen him string two straight starts. Over that stretch, spanning 12 innings of work, the 25-year-old posted a sparkling 1.50 ERA along with a less impressive 4.43 FIP, allowing just a pair of earned runs – both on solo home runs – while striking out 11 against three walks.
Melton missed the Yankees in Detroit when they played last week.
Opposite him is fellow right-hander Will Warren, who has done well so far in his third major league campaign. However, the 27-year-old struggled in June, recording a 5.49 ERA and 4.68 FIP over four games spanning 19 2/3 innings, serving a pair of home runs and striking out 14 against 10 walks.
Warren also missed the Tigers in Detroit in last week’s series.
Here’s a look at how the two will square off Wednesday afternoon when Detroit goes for the kill.
Detroit Tigers (37-49) vs. New York Yankees (48-37)
Time (ET): 13:35
Place: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York
National SB website: Pinstripe Alley
Media: Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio Network
Game 87: RHP Troy Melton (4-1, 2.39 ERA) vs. RHP Will Warren (7-3, 3.75 ERA)