DETROIT, MI–The Detroit Tigers won 4-1 in game two of their series with the Philadelphia Phillies at Comerica Park on Tuesday night, June 25.
Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal faced Phillies lefty Ranger Suarez. Both Skubal and Suarez are listed as strong Cy Young candidates in their respective leagues.
Ranger Suárez draws the start against the Tigers on Tuesday at Comerica Park.
By Michael Fisher | Jun 26, 2024, 8:52 AM EDT
The Philadelphia Phillies (52-26) and Detroit Tigers (36-42) resume their series at Comerica Park on Tuesday after a thorough thrashing by the Phillies in an eventful 8-1 win on Monday.
The game featured the rarest of rare triple plays, with Aaron Nola, Bryce Harper and Alec Bohm turning the seldom-seen 1-3-5 triple play in the third inning. The game also featured the MLB debut of right-hander Michael Mercado out of the bullpen. The 25-year-old twirled a perfect eighth inning and registered his first major league strikeout.
Bryce Harper and Alec Bohm also combined to drive in all of the Phils’ runs. Harper went 3-for-5 with five RBI on a pair of doubles and a three-run home run. Bohm drove in three with a home run and double as part of his 4-for-5 evening.
Now the two teams will reset for Game 2, with a matchup that will delight pitching enthusiasts. MLB ERA leader Ranger Suárez faces off against Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, who ranks among the leaders in a number of pitching categories in the American League.
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