The Detroit Tigers dropped their series opener against the Cincinnati Reds, 9-8, in a walk-off on Friday night after building an early lead and sitting through a two-hour rain delay.

On Saturday, they turn to right-hander Framber Montero to even things up in the Queen City against their NL foes. The 25-year-old hurler has been a godsend for the Motor City Kitties after replacing an aged Justin Verlander in the rotation, having already accumulated a full win above replacement (Fangraphs) in just four games.

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Montero has faced the Reds just once before — a five-inning effort last year that saw him allow two runs on seven hits (two of them solo home runs) and a walk while striking out four in an 11-5 home victory.

Opposite him is fellow righty Brett Lowder, who has been solid so far in his second season of action. The 24-year-old will be facing the Tigers for the first time in his young career on Saturday.

The game will be broadcast nationally on FOX. Here is a look at how those two pitchers match up.

Detroit Tigers (14-13) vs. Cincinnati Reds (17-9)

Time (ET): 1:40 p.m.
Place: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio
SB Nation Site: Red Reporter
Media: FOX, Tigers Radio Network

Game 29: RHP Keider Montero (1-2, 3.68 ERA) vs. RHP Rhett Lowder (3-1, 3.10 ERA)

Player

G

IP

K%

BB%

GB%

FIP

fWAR

Montero

4

22.0

21.2

3.5

36.5

1.92

1.0

Lowder

5

29.0

15.3

7.6

40.7

3.28

0.7

MONTERO

LOWDER