Tigers Aim to Sweep Marlins at Home with Skubal Leading
The Detroit Tigers enter Sunday with a chance to complete a three-game sweep of the Miami Marlins at Comerica Park. Detroit won the first two games of the series, 2-0 and 6-1. The club had been coming off a five-game losing streak that included a four-game sweep at Minnesota.
Series recap
AJ Hinch’s team has shown signs of recovery at home. The Tigers’ victories in the first two games halted the skid temporarily. A third win would finish the home set and improve momentum.
Pitching matchup
The pitching duel is the headline attraction. Left-hander Tarik Skubal takes the mound for Detroit. Skubal is described as a two-time consecutive Cy Young Award winner and enters with a 1-2 record and a 2.55 ERA.
On the other side is 2022 Cy Young winner Sandy Alcantara. Alcantara is 2-0 with a 0.74 ERA this season. The matchup pits Skubal’s left-handed arsenal against Alcantara’s right-handed power.
| Matchup | Starter | Record | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Tigers (6-9) | LHP Tarik Skubal | 1-2 | 2.55 |
| Miami Marlins (8-7) | RHP Sandy Alcantara | 2-0 | 0.74 |
Game information
First pitch is set for 1:40 p.m. ET at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. Broadcast options include Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, and the Tigers Radio Network. This is listed as Game 16 of the season for both clubs.
Tigers aim to sweep the Marlins at home with Skubal leading the rotation. A victory would halt the earlier skid and shift momentum for Detroit. Filmogaz.com will monitor the result and game developments.
