The Detroit Tigers (27-37) host the Atlanta Braves (40-26) at Comerica Park on Tuesday. The Tigers took Monday’s series opener 6-5 in 10 innings. Alex Lange got the win with one scoreless inning out of the bullpen.
Andy Ibanez went 3 for 4 with a home run and a double in the win. He scored two runs. Spencer Torkelson went 3 for 6 with a home run and three RBIs.
Michael Harris II was 3 for 4 with a home run and two runs for the Braves. Marcell Ozuna added a double and one run.
ON THE MOUND
Spencer Strider (6-2, 3.79 ERA) is slated to get the start for Atlanta. The righty leads the league in strikeouts (121). Strider allowed eight runs over four innings in his last start, a 13-10 road win over the Mets on Thursday.
He scattered eight hits while striking out eight and walking two in the no-decision.For Detroit, RHP Reese Olson (0-1, 2.70 ERA) gets the ball. It’s his first appearance of the season against the Braves.
In his last appearance on Thursday, Olson pitched in relief on the road against the Phillies. He threw five innings and gave up one run on three hits, striking out three and walking one in the 3-2 loss.
AT THE PLATE
Over the last five games, Atlanta has averaged 5.8 runs a game, a small gain compared to their season average of 5.1. Against righties like Olson this season, the Braves have a .760 OPS. Ronald Acuna Jr. has the team’s highest on-base percentage against right-handers at .384 over 178 at-bats.
Detroit is averaging 3.8 runs per game in the last five, up slightly from 3.6 for the season. The Tigers have a .642 OPS against right-handers in 2023, lowest in the league. With a .834 OPS over 155 at-bats, Riley Greene has been their best hitter against right-handers.
HOME AND AWAY
Atlanta is 20-11 in road games in 2023, scoring 5.3 runs per game while allowing 3.3 runs. Detroit has gone 15-16 at their home park this season, averaging 4.0 runs per game while surrendering 5.2. Detroit is 7-1 in eight games at Comerica Park between the teams with an average scoreline of 5.6-2.8.
STANDINGS UPDATE
The Braves lead the NL East by three games over the Marlins. The Tigers are fourth in the AL Central, five games behind the Twins.
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