The St. Louis Cardinals open a three-game series at Comerica Park on Thursday afternoon, taking on the Detroit Tigers with first pitch at 1:10 PM ET.
Pitching Matchup
Right-hander Michael McGreevy takes the hill for St. Louis. McGreevy has been one of the pleasant surprises of the young season, pitching his way into the rotation and rewarding the coaching staff's confidence.
Detroit sends left-hander Framber Valdez to the mound. The former Astros ace has had a rocky start to his Tigers tenure at 2-4, but his talent is undeniable and he's capable of shutting down any lineup on a given night.
Series Preview
The Cardinals have been one of the early surprises in the National League, jumping out to a 4-2 record and sitting second in the NL Central behind only the red-hot Brewers. The offense has been clicking, and the pitching staff has been deep.
Detroit, meanwhile, has struggled to find traction at 2-4. The Tigers are searching for answers in the lineup, though the pitching has kept them competitive in most games.
What to Watch
Jordan Walker has been swinging a hot bat early in the season and will look to continue his production against Valdez's heavy sinker. Masyn Winn at shortstop continues to dazzle defensively while contributing at the plate.
This is the first meeting between these two teams in the regular season, and the Cardinals will want to take advantage of a Tigers team still finding its footing.
