The New York Yankees will compete against the Detroit Tigers in Game 2 of their MLB series on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan.
Fans can catch the game through free trials offered by DirecTV Stream or fuboTV.
Here are the essential details:
Event: MLB regular season game
Teams: Yankees vs. Tigers
Date: Saturday, August 17, 2024
Time: 1:10 p.m. ET
Location: Comerica Park
Television: YES Network, Bally Sports, MLB Network (for out-of-market viewers)
Channel Options: Available on Verizon Fios, Xfinity, Spectrum, Optimum/Altice, Cox, and DirecTV
Live Streaming: Available via fuboTV (free trial) and DirecTV Stream (free trial); half off the first month available on Sling for out-of-market viewers.
The New York Yankees currently hold a 73-50 record, sitting at the top of the AL East, while the Detroit Tigers are 59-64, ranked fourth in the AL Central.
Probable Pitchers:
– Yankees: Carlos Rodon (13-7, 4.18 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 143 strikeouts)
– Tigers: Keider Montero (3-5, 5.76 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 44 strikeouts)
According to BetMGM Sportsbook, the line shows Yankees favored at -196 and Tigers at +163, with the over/under set at nine runs.
The Yankees aim to extend their three-game winning streak against the Tigers. Detroit has a home record of 29-32, and their hitters have recorded a .383 slugging percentage, ranking 10th in the AL. In contrast, New York boasts a 41-23 record on the road and is 57-9 when they out-hit their opponents. This matchup marks the fifth encounter between the two teams this season, with the Yankees leading the series 4-0.
Key Players to Watch:
Aaron Judge has accumulated 28 doubles, one triple, and 44 home runs this season, while teammate Austin Wells has posted a .350 batting average over the last 10 games with three doubles, one home run, and nine RBIs.
Recent Performance:
– Tigers: 6-4 record, .239 batting average, 2.44 team ERA, outscoring opponents by 16 runs.
– Yankees: 6-4 record, .271 batting average, 4.85 team ERA, with an even run differential.
Injury Updates:
Tigers: Wenceel Perez (10-Day IL, abdominal), Brendan White (60-Day IL, elbow), Casey Mize (60-Day IL, hamstring), Riley Greene (10-Day IL, hamstring), Reese Olson (15-Day IL, shoulder), Sawyer Gipson-Long (60-Day IL, groin).
Yankees: Jazz Chisholm (10-Day IL, elbow), Trent Grisham (day-to-day, hand), Cody Poteet (60-Day IL, tricep), Anthony Rizzo (60-Day IL, wrist), Clarke Schmidt (60-Day IL, lat), Ian Hamilton (15-Day IL, lat), Jon Berti (60-Day IL, calf), Jonathan Loaisiga (60-Day IL, elbow), JT Brubaker (60-Day IL, elbow), Lou Trivino (60-Day IL, elbow).
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