Detroit has already done the hard part in New York. After Tuesday night’s 9-3 win over the Yankees, the Tigers are one game away from a road sweep and riding an offense that has scored 35 runs over its last five games.
The final chance to close it out comes Wednesday afternoon at Yankee Stadium, where Detroit sends Troy Melton to the mound against Will Warren. The matchup gives the Tigers a shot to keep their recent surge going while the Yankees try to avoid getting swept at home.
Detroit’s Pitching Edge Meets a Hot Batting Stretch
Melton has been on a sharp run lately, with two straight quality starts over 12 innings. In that span, he posted a 1.50 ERA, allowed only two earned runs, and struck out 11 while walking three.
Warren has been solid in his third major league season, but June was a tougher month. Over four outings and 19 2/3 innings, he recorded a 5.49 ERA, gave up two home runs, and issued 10 walks against 14 strikeouts.
| Team | Starting Pitcher | Record | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Tigers | Troy Melton | 4-1 | 2.39 |
| New York Yankees | Will Warren | 7-3 | 3.75 |
What Wednesday’s Game Looks Like
The Tigers and Yankees meet in Game 87 with Detroit holding a 37-49 record and New York sitting at 48-37. First pitch is set for 1:35 p.m. ET at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.
Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, and the Tigers Radio Network will carry the game, while www.blessyouboys.com lists Pinstripe Alley as the SB Nation site for the matchup. Melton also missed the Yankees when the teams played in Detroit last week, and Warren did too.
