Troy Melton starts as Tigers face Giants in series finale

Melton brings a 7-1 record and 1.58 ERA.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 91 min read

Troy Melton starts today for Detroit 👀 Tigers at Giants is set for 4:05 ET on the ESPN App with an ESPN Unlimited plan

What happened: First pitch is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET, with coverage on the ESPN App through an ESPN Unlimited plan. The teams split the first two games, with Detroit answering a 5-2 loss with an 8-0 win Saturday.

Why it matters: Detroit enters at 57-60 and can clinch the road series with a victory. The Giants are 49-68 after Saturday's shutout loss.

By the numbers: Troy Melton has logged 74 innings and enters after consecutive scoreless starts.

What to watch: Melton's workload and the timing of Detroit's bullpen handoff bear watching.

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@espn Aug 9, 4:01 PM ET

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Troy Melton starts as Tigers face Giants in series finale

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