Detroit Tigers pitcher Casey Mize was named an All-Star replacement and will start against the Seattle Mariners on Saturday. Mize is 9-2 with a 2.63 ERA in 15 starts, including a 7 shutout innings in his last start. Seattle starter George Kirby has recorded three consecutive quality starts, giving up just two earned runs in 18 1/3 innings.
Title: Casey Mize Named All-Star Replacement; Tigers Set to Face Mariners
Detroit Tigers pitcher Casey Mize has been named an All-Star replacement and will start against the Seattle Mariners on Saturday. Mize, who has been quietly impressive this season, has compiled a 9-2 record with a 2.63 ERA in 15 starts, including a 7 shutout innings in his last start [1]. His addition to the All-Star team marks the fourth time in franchise history that the Tigers have had six All-Star players, reaching the mark set in 2013, 1985, and 1984.
Mize's impressive season comes after a challenging recovery from Tommy John and back surgeries that cost him the better part of two seasons. He has thrown at least six innings in seven of his 15 starts this season, including four with one run or fewer. His fastball has a plus-7 Run Value, according to Statcast, ranking him among the top 20 MLB starters [1].
Meanwhile, Seattle Mariners starter George Kirby has recorded three consecutive quality starts, giving up just two earned runs in 18 1/3 innings. Kirby's performance has been instrumental in the Mariners' success, particularly in the absence of their top pitcher, Luis Castillo, who has been struggling this season [2].
The upcoming matchup between Mize and Kirby will be closely watched, as both pitchers have been in top form. Mize's addition to the All-Star team adds depth to the Tigers' pitching staff, while Kirby's performance has been a key factor in the Mariners' recent success.
References:
[1] https://www.mlb.com/news/casey-mize-added-to-al-all-star-team
[2] https://www.fox13seattle.com/sports/raleigh-hits-37th-38th-home-runs-season-mariners-blast-tigers-12-3
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