Tigers Return to Detroit for 1st Time in 2-Plus Weeks, Hosting Mariners in Game 3 of ALDS Tied at 1
The series is tied 1-1 with Detroit holding homefield advantage and Jack Flaherty slated to start Game 3 at Comerica Park on Tuesday, Oct. 7.
- On Tuesday, Oct. 7, Game 3 of the American League Division Series at Comerica Park, Detroit Tigers will start veteran Jack Flaherty with a 4:08 p.m. ET first pitch.
- After splitting the first two games in Seattle, the Tigers' series reached a 1-1 tie following a Mariners' first home playoff win in 24 years and a late-inning bullpen meltdown cost Detroit a commanding lead.
- Detroit's offense has struggled, hitting.186 overall with a.545 OPS and 59 postseason strikeouts, while only Kerry Carpenter has an OPS above.800 among qualified hitters.
- Back in Detroit, fans will see the majority of Tigers fans' first postseason game this year, with Casey Mize, Detroit starter slated for Game 4 and the series winner advancing to the American League Championship Series.
- With homefield advantage, Detroit will face Seattle Mariners as a more complete team while Logan Gilbert, Seattle starting pitcher, returns after Sept. 27 with 173 strikeouts in 131 innings.
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