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Casey Mize keeps inching closer to Detroit Tigers' starting rotation

In a battle of the Detroit Tigers' two No. 1 overall picks, Casey Mize and Spencer Torkelson faced off in batting practice at Comerica Park on Tuesday Detroit Free Press

Casey Mize was back out there again Tuesday morning, walking from the visitor’s dugout to theDetroit Tigers' bullpen for another audition.

And again, the young right-hander showed he's ready for the next challenge.

In three innings of live batting practice, Mize built off Thursday's dominant intrasquad outing and again presented the idea of an early call-up.