{"id":682551,"date":"2026-04-25T15:51:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T15:51:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/682551\/"},"modified":"2026-04-25T15:51:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T15:51:36","slug":"game-29-preview-tigers-look-to-even-series-at-reds-on-saturday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/682551\/","title":{"rendered":"Game 29 Preview: Tigers look to even series at Reds on Saturday"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

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<\/a> in the rotation, having already accumulated a full win above replacement (Fangraphs) in just four games.<\/p>\n

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Montero has faced the Reds just once before \u2014 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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

The game will be broadcast nationally on FOX. Here is a look at how those two pitchers match up.<\/p>\n

Detroit Tigers\u00a0(14-13) vs.\u00a0Cincinnati Reds\u00a0(17-9)<\/p>\n

Time (ET):\u00a01:40 p.m.
Place:\u00a0Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati<\/a>, Ohio
SB Nation Site: Red Reporter<\/a>
Media: FOX,\u00a0Tigers Radio Network<\/p>\n

Game 29: RHP Keider Montero<\/a>\u00a0(1-2,\u00a03.68 ERA) vs. RHP Rhett Lowder<\/a>\u00a0(3-1,\u00a03.10 ERA)<\/p>\n

Player<\/p>\n

G<\/p>\n

IP<\/p>\n

K%<\/p>\n

BB%<\/p>\n

GB%<\/p>\n

FIP<\/p>\n

fWAR<\/p>\n

Montero<\/p>\n

4<\/p>\n

22.0<\/p>\n

21.2<\/p>\n

3.5<\/p>\n

36.5<\/p>\n

1.92<\/p>\n

1.0<\/p>\n

Lowder<\/p>\n

5<\/p>\n

29.0<\/p>\n

15.3<\/p>\n

7.6<\/p>\n

40.7<\/p>\n

3.28<\/p>\n

0.7<\/p>\n

MONTERO<\/p>\n

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LOWDER<\/p>\n

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