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Detroit Tigers vs New York Mets: Casey Mize Returns!

Originally posted on The Forkball | By Mo Arslan | Last updated 4/3/24

The Detroit Tigers were able to secure a victory in the 10th inning on Monday night, demonstrating perseverance. They are currently one of only two undefeated teams in the American League. On the other hand, the New York Mets have not been able to turn their season around and are experiencing their worst start in 19 years.

Upcoming Game

The Tigers hope to continue their five-game winning streak to start the season, while the Mets, who are currently 0-4, will try to secure their first win on Tuesday night as Detroit takes on New York in the second game of a three-game interleague series.

Pitchers for the Game

Casey Mize, a right-handed pitcher, will be making his first major league appearance in nearly two years as he starts for the Tigers.

Adrian Houser, also a right-handed pitcher with an 8-5 record and 4.12 ERA for Milwaukee in 2023, will be making his debut for the Mets.

In the previous game, the Tigers secured a 5-0 victory over the Mets with five runs in the 10th inning.

Key Moments in the Game

Sean Manaea of the Mets started strong by retiring the first 12 batters he faced and not allowing a hit until Andy Ibanez singled in the sixth inning. The Tigers were unable to get into scoring position again until the 10th inning when Spencer Torkelson scored on a fielder’s choice after being the automatic runner.

Detroit went on to score more runs, including a three-run homer by Carson Kelly. The Tigers now have a 4-0 record, their best start to a season since 2015, making them one of the only unbeaten teams in the American League along with the New York Yankees.

Player’s Perspective

“Just keep fighting – we’re never out of it,” Kelly said. “We play nine innings for a reason. And if we don’t score for the first six or seven or eight or nine, then we still have a chance.”

Mets’ Offensive Struggles

The Mets had a quiet offensive game resulting in their worst start since the 2005 team began 0-5. On Monday, New York only had five hits and failed to score with runners in scoring position.

The team’s batting average is currently at .188, which is the fifth-lowest in team history through four games and the lowest since the 2014 team hit .184 during a 1-3 start.

This article first appeared on The Forkball and was syndicated with permission.

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