Updated
Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 28
Flaherty Returns for Tigers Against Brown's 1.40 ERA in Astros Series Finale
Updated
Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 28

Flaherty Returns for Tigers Against Brown's 1.40 ERA in Astros Series Finale

3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 28

Summary

  • Jack Flaherty is set to start Detroit's Sunday finale against Houston, returning from the injured list after abductor inflammation sidelined him during last week's Astros series.
  • 83 pitches in a Double-A rehab outing suggested he is stretched out; Flaherty allowed two runs over 5 2/3 innings with seven strikeouts before rejoining the Tigers.
  • Hunter Brown counters for Houston with a 1.40 ERA through four starts, having allowed one run or less each time and held Detroit to one run over 5 2/3 innings last week.
  • An 8-6 Tigers loss Saturday left Detroit at 35-48 and unable to seize the lead in the four-game set after Will Vest gave up three runs in the eighth.

Insights

Can Jack Flaherty's return save the Tigers, or is his $35 million contract destined for the bullpen?
As Houston's offense surges, will Hunter Brown's dominance continue or will regression finally hit their breakout rookie pitcher?