The Detroit Tigers and Chicago White Sox are set to clash again on Saturday afternoon. This follows the Tigers’ defeat against the White Sox, 4-3 in extra innings.
Valdez Takes the Mound for Detroit
Framber Valdez will be pitching for the Motor City Kitties. The 32-year-old left-hander’s last outing saw him throw six frames, allowing one run on a solo home run and a single. He also walked two and struck out five Baltimore Orioles, earning a no-decision in a losing effort. Valdez faced the ChiSox twice last year while with the Houston Astros, throwing five innings in both games with mixed results.
Kay to Pitch for White Sox
Anthony Kay will take to the mound for the home team, aiming to clinch a series win. The 31-year-old southpaw has had a superb May, posting a 1.98 ERA but a disconcerting 4.27 FIP over five games. Kay’s May stats include 27 1/3 innings, 22 hits (three home runs), and nine walks. He also has 24 strikeouts, five hit batters and a wild pitch.
Kay has never faced Detroit in his 55 previous major league appearances.
Match Details
- Time (ET): 2:10 p.m.
- Place: Rate Field, Chicago, Illinois
- Media: Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio Network
The game features LHP Framber Valdez (2-3, 4.28 ERA) against LHP Anthony Kay (4-1, 3.96 ERA).
The Detroit Tigers will be hoping to get back in the win column on Saturday.