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Tigers Seek Home Winning Streak Extension Against Nationals

Tigers vs Nationals preview: Detroit look to keep home winning streak going after 9-2 rout · livemint.com

The Detroit Tigers are playing the Washington Nationals on Tuesday.

Detroit won the first game of the series 9-2.

The Tigers hit three home runs in that game.

Javier Baez, Ben Malgeri and Spencer Torkelson hit those home runs.

Detroit was recently eliminated from postseason contention.

The team may use the remaining games to give younger players more playing time.

Drew Anderson will pitch for Detroit, while Jackson Kent will pitch for Washington.

Kevin McGonigle is expected to return to Detroit’s lineup.

Key facts

Series score: Detroit leads the series 1-0 after a 9-2 victory Monday.
Detroit record: 74-83 overall and 40-36 at home.
Washington record: 73-84 overall and 36-43 on the road.
Detroit starter: Drew Anderson: 5-6 record, 3.62 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 109 strikeouts in 102 innings.
Washington starter: Jackson Kent: 1-4 record, 6.40 ERA, 1.76 WHIP and 27 strikeouts in 32.1 innings.
Detroit leader: Riley Greene leads Detroit with a .284 batting average and 21 home runs.
Washington leader: CJ Abrams leads Washington with 31 home runs and 99 RBIs.

livemint.com · 2 weeks ago