The Detroit Tigers (84-74) look to add to a four-game winning streak as they host the Tampa Bay Rays (78-80) at 1:10 p.m. ET on Thursday.
This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Tigers will send Reese Olson (4-8) to the mound, while Tyler Alexander (6-5) will take the ball for the Rays.
Tigers vs. Rays Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 1:10 p.m. ET
Where: Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan
How to Watch on TV: BSSUN
Probable Pitchers: Reese Olson (Tigers) – 4-8, 3.49 ERA vs Tyler Alexander (Rays) – 6-5, 5.35 ERA
Tigers vs. Rays Odds
Tigers to win: -170
Rays to win: +144
Spread: Tigers -1.5
Total: 8 runs
Tigers vs. Rays Pitcher Performance
Olson |
|
Alexander |
21 |
GS |
8 |
4-8 |
W-L |
6-5 |
3.49 |
ERA |
5.35 |
108.1 |
IP |
102.2 |
33 |
BB |
24 |
98 |
SO |
84 |
Tigers Probable Starting Pitcher: Reese Olson
Olson makes the start for the Tigers, his 22nd of the season. He is 4-8 with a 3.49 ERA and 98 strikeouts in 108 1/3 innings pitched.
His last appearance was on Saturday against the Baltimore Orioles, when the right-hander went three innings, surrendering one earned run while allowing only one hit.
In 21 games this season, the 25-year-old has put up a 3.49 ERA and 8.1 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .237 to opposing batters.
Olson enters this outing with nine quality starts under his belt this year.
Olson heads into this game with 15 outings of five or more innings pitched this season.
In six of his appearances this season he did not give up an earned run.
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Rays Probable Starting Pitcher: Tyler Alexander
Alexander (6-5) will take the mound for the Rays, his ninth start of the season.
The left-hander last pitched on Friday, when he allowed two hits in 4 1/3 scoreless innings against the Toronto Blue Jays.
The 30-year-old has an ERA of 5.35 and 7.4 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .265 in 22 games this season.
He has started eight games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in one of them.
Alexander has started eight games this season, and he’s lasted five or more innings eight times. He averages 4.6 innings per appearance.
He has made 22 appearances and finished four of them without allowing an earned run.
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