The Detroit Tigers lost their series opener against the Cincinnati Reds, 9-8, in a Friday night outing after building an early lead and enduring a two-hour rain delay.
On Saturday, they turn to right-hander Framber Montero to even things up in the Queen City against their National League foes. The 25-year-old pitcher has been a godsend for the Motor City Kitties after replacing an aging Justin Verlander in the rotation, having already amassed a complete win over replacement (Fangraphs) in just four games.
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Montero has faced the Reds only once before: a five-inning effort last year in which he allowed two runs on seven hits (two of them solo home runs) and a walk while striking out four in an 11-5 home win.
Opposite him is fellow right-hander Brett Lowder, who has been solid so far in his second season of action. The 24-year-old will face the Tigers for the first time in his young career on Saturday.
The game will be broadcast nationally on FOX. Below is how those two launchers compare.
Detroit Tigers (14-13) vs. Cincinnati Reds (17-9)
Time (ET): 13:40
Place: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio
SB Nation Site: red reporter
Media: FOX, Tigres Radio Network
Game 29: RHP Keider Montero (1-2, 3.68 ERA) vs. RHP Rhett Lowder (3-1, 3.10 ERA)
|
Player |
GRAM |
IP |
k% |
BED AND BREAKFAST% |
GB% |
FIP |
fWAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
huntsman |
4 |
22.0 |
21.2 |
3.5 |
36.5 |
1.92 |
1.0 |
|
lower |
5 |
29.0 |
15.3 |
7.6 |
40.7 |
3.28 |
0.7 |
HUNTSMAN
LOWER
