The New York Yankees are set to play the Detroit Tigers in the second game of their MLB series on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan.
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Key details for the matchup:
Matchup: MLB regular season game
Teams: Yankees vs. Tigers
Date: Saturday, August 17, 2024
Start Time: 1:10 p.m. ET
Location: Comerica Park
Broadcast: YES Network, Bally Sports, MLB Network (for out-of-market viewers)
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In recent standings:
The New York Yankees (73-50) are currently first in the AL East, while the Detroit Tigers (59-64) rank fourth in the AL Central.
This game marks the fifth meeting of the season between the two clubs, with the Yankees winning the previous four matchups.
Pitching matchups for the game include Yankees’ Carlos Rodon (13-7, 4.18 ERA, 143 strikeouts) against Tigers’ Keider Montero (3-5, 5.76 ERA, 44 strikeouts).
Betting odds indicate the Yankees favored at -196, while the Tigers are at +163, with an over/under set at 9 runs.
Notable performers include Yankees’ Aaron Judge, who has achieved 28 doubles, a triple, and 44 home runs, while Austin Wells has been hitting well with three doubles, a home run, and nine RBIs in the last 10 games.
In their last 10 games, the Tigers have a record of 6-4 with a .239 batting average and a 2.44 ERA, outscoring opponents by 16 runs. The Yankees, also at 6-4, have a .271 batting average and a 4.85 ERA with an even run differential.
Injury updates show several players on both teams are dealing with various ailments, affecting their lineups. The Tigers have multiple players on the injured list, including Wenceel Perez and Riley Greene, while the Yankees face challenges with Jazz Chisholm and Anthony Rizzo among others on the IL.
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