6/12/25 6:35PM Tigers @ Orioles

[Tigeraholic1]

Orioles Park at Camden Yards - Baltimore, MD

Listen: 97.1 The Ticket

Watch: FanDuel Det

Game Time Forecast: 92 Partly Sunny

Starters:

LHP Tarik Skubal

RHP Dean Kremer

 

[CaliforniaDreaming]

Must win!

[Tigermojo]

[IdahoBert]

[kdog]

[romad1]

5 minutes ago, kdog said:

I was told they don't announce these moves until they have to. 

[chasfh]

Here is Google AI's overview of Matt Gage. Salt applies here.

 

Matt Gage is a 32-year-old left-handed reliever known for his ability to spot pitches and mess with hitters' heads, rather than relying on overpowering velocity. He's primarily a two-pitch pitcher, using his fastball and cutter, with the cutter being his most distinctive pitch. He also throws a slider and an occasional curveball. Gage's fastball has a unique "invisi-ball" feel with significant vertical ride, sometimes rising 23 inches. His cutter, a 6-6 cutter, moves horizontally like a hard slider. 

Key Takeaways from the Scouting Report:

Focus on Pitch Movement and Spotting: Gage excels at controlling his pitches and making them difficult to hit, rather than relying on raw velocity. 

Fastball and Cutter Combination: His fastball's vertical ride and cutter's horizontal movement create a deceptive mix for hitters. 

Reliever Role: Gage is a relief pitcher and his approach is designed for short stints in high-leverage situations. 

Adjustable Pitching: Gage has shown an ability to adapt and learn, making him open to new approaches. 

Two-Pitch Pitcher: Gage's fastball and cutter are his primary weapons, though he also throws a slider and curveball. 

Effective Against Lefties: He's particularly effective against left-handed hitters, with his cutter being a weapon against them. 

Pitch Profiles:

Fastball: 88-92 mph, rides vertically (17-20 inches, up to 23 inches in workouts), considered an "invisi-ball". 

Cutter: High 80s, sweeping cut action, generates swings and misses, effective against lefties. 

Slider: Low 80s, sweeps across the zone, exceptional depth. 

Curveball: Mid-70s, occasional pitch. 

 

[IdahoBert]

Lex Luther would throw something called the invisi-ball. 

[gehringer_2]

Cup of coffee with Houston and Toronto but didn't stick. His results at Toldeo have been pretty decent. Maybe he's picked up a new trick or two this season -

[lordstanley]

Twins got blown out so the lead is 7 1/2 games. But the Mets also won so they have the best record in baseball by a game over the Tigers.

For viewers in Detroit, this game is also being aired on regular tv on WJBK Fox 2. 

[GalagaGuy]

It's not even 7pm on a weekday and I'm watching the Tigers on network TV.  Something feels so weird about this.  

[Crazy Cat Gentleman]

leadoff double goes nowhere.

[Crazy Cat Gentleman]

Carp! nice catch!

[GalagaGuy]

Carp gonna make one of those per Skubal start from now on I guess.  

[Crazy Cat Gentleman]

there goes the no-hitter.

[gehringer_2]

6 minutes ago, Crazy Cat Gentleman said:

leadoff double goes nowhere.

Tork missed the RBI by a few milliseconds.

[chasfh]

1 minute ago, Crazy Cat Gentleman said:

there goes the no-hitter.

Lemonade: we won’t have to worry about him overthrowing to maintain a no-hitter.

[chasfh]

11 minutes ago, GalagaGuy said:

It's not even 7pm on a weekday and I'm watching the Tigers on network TV.  Something feels so weird about this.  

Which network?

[Crazy Cat Gentleman]

Just now, chasfh said:

Which network?

Detroit Fox affiliate

[RandyMarsh]

1 minute ago, chasfh said:

Which network?

Atleast here in Detroit it's on Fox with the Fanduel Sports feed. 

[gehringer_2]

Tigers only seem to hit with 2 out in this series.

[gehringer_2]

Lot of Tigers hitters coming back to earth this series.

[Crazy Cat Gentleman]

a WALK? wtf, Skub?

[Sports_Freak]

National headlines: 

Tarik Skubal walks a hitter!

[GalagaGuy]

This feels like a game where Skubal goes 7, gives up a run and ends up with a loss or no decision.