Casey Mize continues to show his ability to handle MLB hitters, even when he doesn’t have his strikeout touch. He spun another quality outing on Tuesday, saving the bullpen and leading the Tigers to a 4-3 victory, and a series win, over the Kansas City Royals.
The Tigers quickly got on the board against Mike Minor in this one. With one out in the top of the first inning, Jonathan Schoop and Jeimer Candelario slapped singles past diving Royals infielders to set Miguel Cabrera up with runners on first and third. The big man ripped a single to right center, and the Tigers led 1-0.