Tigers Reveal Starting Pitchers for Game 2 and 3 of Wild Card Series
Detroit Tigers’ Casey Mize to Start in Critical Wild Card Game Against Cleveland
Casey Mize Set for Redemption in Wild Card Series
Casey Mize, who was notably absent from the Detroit Tigers’ playoff roster against the Cleveland Guardians last year, is poised for a crucial start in the upcoming Wild Card Series. Following a remarkable All-Star season, Mize has been announced by Tigers manager A.J. Hinch as the starting pitcher for Game 2, following Tarik Skubal’s Game 1 appearance. If a third game is necessary, Jack Flaherty is slated to take the mound.
Hinch recalled a light-hearted conversation with Mize about last year’s exclusion, joking, “I asked, ‘Do you want to walk out to the exact spot where I told you you weren’t on the roster?’ He said no.” This year, the tone was more positive, with Mize receiving a high-five from Skubal upon hearing the good news.
Mize’s Stellar Performance Anchors Tigers’ Playoff Hopes
Mize’s 2025 performance has been a key factor in the Tigers’ postseason prospects, boasting a 14-6 record with a 3.87 ERA across 28 starts. In his final season appearance on September 26 in Boston, Mize delivered an impressive performance, striking out eight without allowing a walk over 6 1/3 innings.
- Record: 14-6
- ERA: 3.87
- Strikeouts: 139
- Walks: 36
Hinch praised Mize’s resilience and ability to perform under pressure, stating, “He stepped up in a tough park to pitch in and pitched exceptionally well. It’s the perfect time to be doing well.”
Mize’s Determination Fuels Playoff Push
The previous year’s exclusion motivated Mize throughout the offseason, driving him to improve and secure his spot in this year’s critical games. “It was tough. But it fueled a lot of my offseason work,” Mize reflected. “To have this opportunity a year later in this place is pretty cool for me. It’s a great feeling as a competitor and as a teammate when your team and manager trust in you.”
Wild Card Series Schedule
| Game | Date | Pitchers | Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | Tuesday, 1:08 p.m. | LHP Tarik Skubal (13-6, 2.21) vs. RHP Gavin Williams (12-5, 3.06) | ESPN/97.1 FM/107.9 FM |
| Game 2 | Wednesday, 1:08 p.m. | RHP Casey Mize (14-6, 3.87) vs. RHP Tanner Bibee (12-11, 4.24) | ESPN/97.1 FM/107.9 FM |
| Game 3 (if necessary) | Thursday, 1:08 p.m. (time could be adjusted) | RHP Jack Flaherty (8-15, 4.64) vs. RHP Slade Cecconi (7-7, 4.30) | ESPN/97.1 FM/107.9 FM |
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