Detroit Tigers starting lineup for Opening Day 2024 game announced
(CBS DETROIT) - The Detroit Tigers open their 2024 home season on Friday, April 5 against the Oakland Athletics in a three-game series.
First pitch Friday is set for 1:10 p.m. ET. Following Opening Day, the two teams continue the series at 1:10 p.m. ET on Saturday. The Tigers will then travel to Pittsburgh to take on the Pirates for a two-game series on April 8-9 before returning to Comerica Park for a four-game series against the Minnesota Twins (April 11-14).
What is the Detroit Tigers starting lineup for Opening Day?
- Starting pitcher - Tarik Skubal
- Catcher - Jake Rogers
- First base - Spencer Torkelson
- Second base - Andy Ibáñez
- Shortstop - Javier Báez
- Third base - Gio Urshela
- Left field - Riley Greene
- Center field - Parker Meadows
- Right field - Matt Vierling
- Designated hitter - Mark Canha
What is the Oakland Athletics starting lineup for Opening Day?
- Starting pitcher - JP Sears
- Catcher - Shea Langeliers
- First base - J.D. Davis
- Second base - Zack Gelof
- Shortstop - Nick Allen
- Third base - Darell Hernaiz
- Left field - Tyler Nevin
- Center field - JJ Bleday
- Right field - Brent Rooker
- Designated hitter - Abraham Toro
Who is Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal?
Tarik Skubal will get the start for the Detroit Tigers on Friday.
Skubal allowed three hits while striking out six over six innings in a 1-0 season-opening win over the Chicago White Sox on March 28.
Drafted by the Tigers in the ninth round of the 2018 MLB draft, Skubal made his MLB debut with the Tigers in 2020. After starting 2023 on the IL following flexor tendon surgery, the lefthander made 15 starts for Detroit, compiling a 7-3 record, with a 2.80 ERA and 102 strikeouts in 80 1/3 innings worked.
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Skubal is a native of Hayward, Calif., and attended Seattle University. He was originally selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 29th round of the 2017 MLB Draft but elected to stay in school.
Who is Oakland Athletics starting pitcher JP Sears?
JP Sears gets the start for the Athletics on Friday.
The 28-year-old lefthander was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 11th round of the 2017 MLB Draft out of The Citadel.
A Sumter, S.C., made his MLB debut with the New York Yankees in 2022 before being traded to the Athletics in 2022.
Sears posted a 5-14 record, with a 4.54 ERA and 161 strikeouts in 172 1/3 innings pitched in his first full season with Oakland in 2023.
Sears allowed five earned runs on six hits and two walks in 3 2/3 innings pitched in a 12-3 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on March 30.
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When is the Tigers vs. Athletics game?
First pitch for Friday's home opener is set for 1:10 p.m. ET. Following Friday's game, the two teams continue their three-game series at 1:10 p.m. ET on Saturday and close out the series at 1:40 p.m. ET on Sunday.
How to watch the Tigers vs. Athletics game
Fans who can't make it to Comerica Park can watch the game on Bally Sports Detroit or MLB.TV. You can also listen to the game on 97.1 The Ticket.
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Are the Tigers or Athletics predicted to win?
FanDuel Sportsbook has set the line at Tigers -235, Athletics +194. The over/under is 7.5 runs.
