Game 2 of the ALDS features Cy Young favorite Tarik Skubal taking the mound for Detroit against Seattle’s Luis Castillo.
Detroit won, 3-2, in 11 innings to grab Game 1 on the road Saturday night.
The Tigers advanced by downing Cleveland in the MLB wild-card round, while the Mariners are the top seed and well-rested following a bye.
Skubal struck out 14 Guardians hitters in Game 1 of that round, earning a 2-1 victory.
Seattle took the season series, 4-2.
First pitch is set for 8:03 p.m. ET.
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Let’s talk splits: Skubal didn’t show his best work against Seattle.
In two starts, the ace went 0-2 with a 5.91 ERA.
The reigning AL Cy Young winner improved his postseason stat line to 2-1 with a 2.03 ERA with his brilliant outing last time out.
Castillo had opposite fortunes against Detroit. The vet earned a 2-0 mark with a 3.75 ERA.
In 19 2/3 postseason innings, Castillo is 1-2 with a 1.83 ERA.
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