The Detroit Tigers have found a rhythm over the last two months. Since the start of June, the Tigers are 28-17 with a +68 run differential. It has prompted difficult conversations about Detroit’s trade deadline stance.
They did suffer a minor setback after two consecutive losses to the Kansas City Royals and settling for a series split. The Tigers’ late-inning woes haunted them again on Sunday after Drew Sommers allowed a go-ahead home run in the eighth inning.
Detroit sits at 50-56 ahead of a critical three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles. The Orioles (51-55) are another playoff hopeful. Here is a rundown of Monday’s game, including how to watch, the pitching matchup, and injury updates.
How to Watch Orioles vs Tigers
Where:Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
Radio:WXYT 97.1 FM, LaZ WDTW 1310AM/107.9FM
Pitching Matchup
Orioles:Kyle Bradish (7-9, 3.49 ERA) vs. Tigers:Keider Montero (7-5, 3.14 ERA)
Keider Montero has done everything the Tigers asked of him. After not making the Opening Day roster, he was quickly thrust into a starter role, where he did a solid job.
Then, as starting pitchers returned, Montero returned to the bullpen. He pitched bulk innings and even recorded a save earlier this month. Now, he’ll make his second consecutive start. Over his last seven outings, Montero has a 1.42 ERA over 25.1 innings.
Montero has an impressive strikeout-to-walk ratio. He’s struck out 25 while walking five over that stretch. Detroit would be in a much deeper hole without the 26-year-old.
Bradish has been Baltimore’s best starting pitcher this season. He leads the team in ERA, strikeouts (110), WHIP (1.32), and opposing batting average (.235). Bradish has been impressive lately, pitching 6+ innings in four of his last five starts.
The Tigers aren’t very familiar with Bradish at all. The 29-year-old has only made one career start against Detroit back in 2023.
Tigers Injuries
Day-to-Day:OF Kerry Carpenter (right heel discomfort)
15-Day Injured List:RHP Jack Flaherty (right flexor inflammation)
60-Day Injured List:RHP Will Vest (right elbow stress fracture), RHP Burch Smith (right shoulder inflammation), RHP Justin Verlander (left hip inflammation), RHP Jackson Jobe (June 2025 Tommy John surgery), LHP Brant Hurter (lumbar spine inflammation), LHP Bailey Horn (left elbow arthroscopy), RHP Reese Olson (right shoulder surgery), SS Trey Sweeney (right shoulder strain), OF Parker Meadows (concussion, fractured left radius bone in arm), INF/OF Javier Báez (right ankle sprain), OF Wenceel Perez (left orbital fracture)
Zion Trammell graduated from TCU in 2023 with a degree in sports broadcasting and journalism. He currently writes for TCU Horned Frogs on SI. In addition to writing, he is the play-by-play voice for Southlake Carroll baseball and hosts a TCU show on the Bleav Network.
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