Tigers host Dodgers aiming to even series on Saturday afternoon
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The Detroit Tigers face the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday at Comerica Park, seeking to even the series after a 2-1 loss on Friday night. Tarik Skubal delivered six innings, allowing one run, but offensive struggles left little margin for error. Right-hander Keider Montero, with a 3.30 ERA, takes the mound for Detroit after mixed performances since returning to the rotation. The Dodgers will counter with left-hander Blake Snell, who has bounced back with three quality starts, including a 1.00 ERA in his last three outings.
- •Tigers lost 2-1 to Dodgers in series opener on Friday.
- •Keider Montero will start for the Tigers on Saturday.
- •Blake Snell makes his fifth start for the Dodgers.
- •Game set for 1:10 p.m. ET at Comerica Park.
- •Tigers record stands at 62-72; Dodgers at 81-54.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers look to even up series with Dodgers on Saturday afternoon
"The Detroit Tigers dropped the weekend home series opener to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night, 2-1. Tarik Skubal threw six frames of one-run ball for the visitors, but that was all the offense would score, leaving no room for error for the relief corps — and of course with this group, there is […]
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