The Detroit Tigers were victorious in their 2026 home opener on Friday, snapping a four-game losing streak with a 4-0 win over the visiting St. Louis Cardinals. They look to secure their second series win of the season on Saturday in another early duel starting at 1:10 p.m. ET.
Next up in the rotation is Jack Flaherty, who hit a rough patch in his debut against the San Diego Padres. The right-hander started strong, seeing just seven batters through the first two innings, but became flustered in the third when the Padres plated a pair. His teammates did him no favors, failing to score in the 3-0 loss.
Starting opposite him is fellow righty Dustin May, who comes into the matchup with an ERA that is 11.10 runs higher than his FIP. More fun with early-season sample sizes!
So how do the two match up? Take a look below at a preview of what both pitchers have to offer — assuming the game is played on Saturday.
Detroit Tigers (3-4) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (4-3)
Time (ET): 1:10 p.m. ET
Place: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan
SB Nation Site: Viva El Birdos
Media: Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio Network
Game 8: RHP Jack Flaherty (0-1, 4.15 ERA) vs. RHP Dustin May (0-1, 13.50 ERA)
