Overview

• First pitch was moved up to 1:10 p.m. ET at Comerica Park to avoid potential rain.
• The Tigers have lost five straight and eight of nine, and their lead over Cleveland is down to one game entering the final week.
• Atlanta enters on a seven-game winning streak and is seeking a sweep.
• Starters: Casey Mize (14-5, 3.88 ERA) opposes Spencer Strider (6-13, 4.64), with Mize recording 19 strikeouts and one walk over 16 1/3 September innings.
• Strider, who missed 2024 after elbow surgery, has recently gained traction by reducing fastball usage and leaning more on his curveball and changeup.