The Detroit Tigers dropped their series opener against the Cincinnati Reds, 9-8, in a walk-off on Friday night after building an early lead and sitting through a two-hour rain delay.
On Saturday, they turn to right-hander Framber Montero to even things up in the Queen City against their NL foes. The 25-year-old hurler has been a godsend for the Motor City Kitties after replacing an aged Justin Verlander in the rotation, having already accumulated a full win above replacement (Fangraphs) in just four games.
Montero has faced the Reds just once before — a five-inning effort last year that saw him allow two runs on seven hits (two of them solo home runs) and a walk while striking out four in an 11-5 home victory.
Opposite him is fellow righty Brett Lowder, who has been solid so far in his second season of action. The 24-year-old will be facing the Tigers for the first time in his young career on Saturday.
The game will be broadcast nationally on FOX. Here is a look at how those two pitchers match up.
Detroit Tigers (14-13) vs. Cincinnati Reds (17-9)
Time (ET): 1:40 p.m.
Place: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio
SB Nation Site: Red Reporter
Media: FOX, Tigers Radio Network
Game 29: RHP Keider Montero (1-2, 3.68 ERA) vs. RHP Rhett Lowder (3-1, 3.10 ERA)
|
Player |
G |
IP |
K% |
BB% |
GB% |
FIP |
fWAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Montero |
4 |
22.0 |
21.2 |
3.5 |
36.5 |
1.92 |
1.0 |
|
Lowder |
5 |
29.0 |
15.3 |
7.6 |
40.7 |
3.28 |
0.7 |
MONTERO
LOWDER
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