Mize Hand Injury
Tigers Pitcher Casey Mize Exits Angels Game With Left-Hand Injury After Line Drive
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Mize completed 3 1/3 innings, allowing one run on five hits and one walk while recording five strikeouts and throwing 74 pitches, after escaping several jams including a 10-pitch at-bat to Zach Neto in the second inning.
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Mize exited the game after being struck on the left glove/hand by a 108.8 mph Jo Adell comebacker, a play in which he fielded the ball and threw to first before leaving the mound.
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Entering this matchup, Mize had a 3-0 career mark with a 3.26 ERA against the Angels, underscoring his prior success versus the club even as this outing ended early due to injury.
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Zach Neto contributed offensively for the Angels by scoring on a fifth-inning play, illustrating the late-inning shift that allowed Los Angeles to pull ahead in the series finale.
Detroit Tigers starter Casey Mize left Sunday's series finale against the Los Angeles Angels in the fourth inning after taking a 108.8 mph comebacker off his left hand, according to MLB. The Angels won 3-2 at Angel Stadium, ending the series on a sour note for Detroit.
Mize had been pitching well before the injury. He threw 3 1/3 innings, allowed one run on five hits, and struck out five batters on 74 pitches. The early exit forced the Tigers to scramble with their bullpen and left the rotation's near-term plans in doubt.
Jo Adell Comebacker Forces Mize Off Mound
The injury happened in the fourth inning. Angels outfielder Jo Adell ripped a line drive that struck Mize on the left glove hand, per MLB. The ball traveled at 108.8 mph — well above average exit velocity. Mize still managed to field it and throw to first base before walking off the mound.
Detroit News reported that Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said there were multiple health concerns involved, including a wrist issue and groin tightness. Hinch said the team would assess Mize's condition and provide further updates in the hours ahead.
Mize Was Solid Before the Injury Hit
Before leaving, Mize had navigated several tough spots. In the second inning, he survived a grinding 10-pitch at-bat against Zach Neto without giving up a run. He leaned on a splitter and a slider to rack up five strikeouts across his 3 1/3 innings of work.
Mize entered the game with a strong track record against Los Angeles. He was 3-0 with a 3.26 ERA in his career versus the Angels, per Free Press. Sunday's shortened outing snapped that run of success, though the injury — not his performance — was to blame.
Tigers Fall 3-2 as Angels Take Series Finale
Detroit scored first. Kevin McGonigle hit a solo home run in the first inning to give the Tigers an early lead, per Detroit News. The two teams stayed close through the middle innings in a low-scoring, competitive game.
The Angels pulled ahead in the late innings. Zach Neto scored in the fifth inning to help Los Angeles take the lead for good, according to Yahoo Sports. The Tigers could not answer, losing 3-2 and dropping the series finale.
Mize Injury Clouds Detroit's Rotation Plans
The Tigers now face real uncertainty in their starting rotation. Mize is one of Detroit's key starters, and a wrist or hand injury could mean time on the injured list. Manager A.J. Hinch said the team would need to evaluate the damage before making any decisions, per Free Press.
Until Mize gets a full medical evaluation, the Tigers' rotation plan for the coming week remains unclear. The team may need to call up a starter or shift bullpen roles to cover innings, according to Yahoo Sports. An official update on his status was expected in the days ahead.
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