The Detroit Tigers are on a roll as the All-Star break approaches, with the club now going for a home sweep of the Athletics on Thursday. They secured a 6-2 win over the Athletics on Tuesday night, notching their fifth win of July and seventh in the last eight games. This strong run sees the Motor City Kitties aiming for their second sweep in the past three series.
Tigers Extend Winning Run
Tuesday night’s victory saw Troy Melton set a new career high in strikeouts with nine. He allowed just an unearned run over just over five frames of work during the game. Home runs by Jake Rogers and Spencer Torkelson paced the Detroit Tigers on offense.
Valdez and Perkins Set for Mound Battle
Left-hander Framber Valdez will be taking the mound in the series finale for the Tigers. Valdez, 32, has struggled to keep runners from crossing the plate over his last two appearances. He surrendered nine runs on 18 hits, including two home runs, and allowed just two walks over 11 frames, resulting in a loss.
This recent form follows a four-game stretch where Valdez posted a 2.45 ERA and 4.03 FIP across 22 innings. His season record stands at 4-6 with a 4.29 ERA.
For the Athletics, right-hander Jack Perkins will climb the hill for his seventh start of the 2026 campaign. The 26-year-old has struggled since moving to the rotation, posting an 8.10 ERA, 5.44 FIP and 1.69 WHIP over those 26 2/3 frames of work. During this period, he has given up seven home runs while striking out 34 to 14 walks.
As a reliever, Perkins’ ERA was still a bloated 5.46, but his FIP sat at a tidy 2.62 and his WHIP at 1.21 over 28 innings. His overall record is 2-4 with a 6.75 ERA.
Series Finale Details
- Game 93: LHP Framber Valdez (4-6, 4.29 ERA) vs. RHP Jack Perkins (2-4, 6.75 ERA)
- Time (ET): 6:40 p.m.
- Place: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan
- Media: Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio Network
The Detroit Tigers will be looking to complete their home sweep of the Athletics on Thursday evening at Comerica Park.