dpThe Detroit Tigers clinched their first series win since sweeping the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park with a 9-3 victory over the New York Yankees on Tuesday night. Tarik Skubal had his best outing since returning from the injured list and the Tigers’ offensive onslaught continued, having now scored 35 runs over their last five games.
AJ Hinch’s squad will go for the sweep on Wednesday afternoon with right-hander Troy Melton on the mound looking to continue his recent dominance, which has seen him string two straight quality starts together. Over that stretch spanning across 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 righty Will Warren, who has been solid so far in his third major league campaign. The 27-year-old struggled in June, however, recording a 5.49 ERA and 4.68 FIP over four games stretching across 19 2/3 innings, serving up a pair of home runs while striking out 14 against 10 walks.
Warren also missed the Tigers in Detroit in last week’s series.
Here is a look at how the two match up on Wednesday afternoon as Detroit goes for the kill.
Detroit Tigers (37-49) vs. New York Yankees (48-37)
Time (ET): 1:35 p.m.
Place: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York
SB Nation Site: 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)
