Rested Tigers Gear Up for Exciting Doubleheader vs. Orioles

DETROIT — After an unexpected bonus day of rest, the Detroit Tigers are ready and recharged to take on the Baltimore Orioles in a highly anticipated split doubleheader on Saturday at Comerica Park.

Rain postponed Friday’s scheduled clash, giving the Tigers an extra day to regroup following Thursday’s regular off-day. Now, with fresh arms and high spirits, Detroit will send two right-handers — Casey Mize and Jackson Jobe — to the mound in the doubleheader,our Expert MLB Predictions will keep you up to date with the latest matchups.

Game 1: Casey Mize Looks to Build on Strong Momentum

Veteran righty Casey Mize (3-1, 2.22 ERA) will take the ball for the opener. Mize dazzled in his last outing, tossing seven dominant innings against the Royals, allowing just one run on four hits.

Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler praised Mize’s precision:

“He was really good. The best part was landing pretty much all his pitches — his sliders, four-seamer, and split — he kept them off-balance the whole game.”

Historically, Mize has handled the Orioles well, holding a 1-0 record and a 2.38 ERA in two career starts against Baltimore. His command and ability to mix pitches will be key as Detroit seeks an early series lead.

Game 2: Rising Star Jackson Jobe Gets His First Shot at Baltimore

In the nightcap, the Tigers will hand the ball to exciting rookie Jackson Jobe (2-0, 2.70 ERA).
At just 22 years old, Jobe has impressed in back-to-back victories, including a six-inning shutout masterpiece against Minnesota and a five-inning grind-it-out win over Kansas City.

Jobe admitted he had early jitters last time out but quickly found his rhythm:

“I just felt like I wasn’t aggressive enough in the first inning. After that, (catcher Tomas) Nido reeled me back in, and we started rolling.”

Manager A.J. Hinch commended Jobe’s growth:

“The results weren’t necessarily better than his last outing, but he threw the ball better. He kept getting stronger as the game went on.”

Facing the Orioles for the first time, Jobe will aim to keep his undefeated record intact and continue his rapid development.

Orioles’ Pitching Outlook: A Mix of Hope and Uncertainty

Brandon Young Gets a Second Shot

Baltimore counters in Game 1 with rookie right-hander Brandon Young (0-0, 6.75 ERA), making only his second career start. Young debuted last Saturday against the Reds, pitching four-plus innings and surrendering three runs on seven hits.

Despite the rocky numbers, Young remained thrilled with his long-awaited MLB arrival:

“It was pretty unreal. Still hard to breathe, can’t feel my legs — but that was awesome.”

Young’s perseverance — overcoming two Tommy John surgeries — is inspiring, but he’ll need sharper control against a potent Tigers lineup.

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Charlie Morton Battles Through Early-Season Struggles

Veteran Charlie Morton (0-5, 10.89 ERA) will start the nightcap for Baltimore. Signed on a one-year, $15 million deal to stabilize the rotation, Morton has struggled mightily, giving up at least four earned runs in each of his five starts.

His last outing was particularly tough:
Morton lasted just 2 1/3 innings, allowing seven runs on seven hits with four walks in a blowout loss to Cincinnati.

Still, Morton remains confident in his ability to turn things around:

“Do I think that I can still pitch well? Yeah. It’s just about getting into a rhythm and making consistent, decent pitches.”

Interestingly, Morton has historically pitched well against Detroit, with a career 1.65 ERA over five starts — a trend the Orioles desperately hope he can revive.

Key Matchups and Storylines to Watch

The Tigers enter Saturday with the momentum, rest advantage, and pitching depth on their side. However, baseball’s unpredictable nature means both games could hinge on a few key at-bats or defensive plays, check our Sports Handicappers Leaderboard for 2025.

Conclusion: A Pivotal Day for the Tigers

Saturday’s doubleheader offers the Detroit Tigers a golden opportunity to capitalize on their pitching strengths and rested roster.
With Casey Mize looking sharp and Jackson Jobe rising quickly, Detroit could gain serious momentum — but they’ll need to stay sharp against a gritty Baltimore squad eager to play spoiler.

Fans should buckle up for an exciting day of baseball at Comerica Park!