{"id":697834,"date":"2026-05-13T12:06:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T12:06:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/697834\/"},"modified":"2026-05-13T12:06:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T12:06:25","slug":"game-43-preview-tigers-try-to-even-series-at-mets-on-wednesday-night","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/697834\/","title":{"rendered":"Game 43 Preview: Tigers try to even series at Mets on Wednesday night"},"content":{"rendered":"

The struggles continue for the Detroit Tigers<\/a>, who opened up their three-game road series at the New York Mets<\/a> on Tuesday night with a miserable 10-2 loss<\/a>. Jack Flaherty<\/a> only lasted 3 2\/3 innings and gave up three runs, which was all it took to overtake the visitors\u2019 anemic offense.<\/p>\n

The good news is that the Motor City Kitties get their No. 2 starter, left-hander Framber Valdez<\/a>, back from suspension with a chance to even up the midweek series. The 32-year-old had one of the worst outings of the season, allowing 10 runs (seven earned) on nine hits (three home runs) and a walk while striking out three before the bean-ball incident that led to his five-game stint in the penalty box.<\/p>\n

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Last time Valdez faced the Mets was with the Houston Astros<\/a> on opening day 2025, when he threw seven frames of shutout ball while allowing four hits and two walks while striking out four to earn the win. He did, however, hit a batter in that game.<\/p>\n

For New York<\/a>, right-hander Christian Scott takes the mound for the fourth time this season. His season debut only lasted 1 1\/3 innings after issuing five walks, plunking a batter and balking before he was pulled in that one. The 26-year-old\u2019s next two outings saw him throw five and 4 2\/3 innings, respectively, putting up a 2.79 and a 2.50 FIP while striking out 14 over that stretch.<\/p>\n

Scott has only pitched a dozen games in his major league career, but none of them came against the Tigers.<\/p>\n

Take a look below at an overview of the two starters in Wednesday night\u2019s clay diamond duel.<\/p>\n

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Detroit Tigers\u00a0(19-23) vs.\u00a0New York Mets\u00a0(16-25)<\/p>\n

Time (ET):\u00a07:10 p.m.
Place:\u00a0Citi Field, Queens, New York
SB Nation Site: Amazin\u2019 Avenue<\/a>
Media: Detroit SportsNet,\u00a0MLB.TV,\u00a0Tigers Radio Network<\/p>\n

Game 43: LHP Framber Valdez (2-2,\u00a04.57 ERA) vs. RHP Christian Scott\u00a0(0-0,\u00a03.27 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

Valdez<\/p>\n

8<\/p>\n

43.1<\/p>\n

17.9<\/p>\n

7.7<\/p>\n

52.5<\/p>\n

4.32<\/p>\n

0.4<\/p>\n

Scott<\/p>\n

3<\/p>\n

11.0<\/p>\n

31.3<\/p>\n

14.6<\/p>\n

22.7<\/p>\n

4.03<\/p>\n

0.1<\/p>\n

VALDEZ<\/p>\n

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SCOTT<\/p>\n

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