SAN DIEGO — The Detroit Tigers’ Jordan Zimmermann has got a handle on his pitching. He’ll get to prove it again against the San Diego Padres in Sunday’s series finale.
“Since he re-found that grip it has coincided with his turnaround,” Detroit manager Brad Ausmus said.
Zimmermann had what was considered a gray May. He lost three of his four decisions that month and entered June wondering if the gloom would persist.
Instead, he produced four straight quality starts. Over that stretch, Zimmermann had a 1-1 record with a 2.70 ERA and 21 strikeouts in 26 2/3 innings.