Tigers' Troy Melton shines in 8-0 victory over Mariners
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 5:33 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Troy Melton led the Detroit Tigers to an 8-0 victory against the Seattle Mariners on August 4. This marks Melton's second consecutive start of seven innings while allowing three or fewer hits since returning from injury. Despite the team trading away key pitchers Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize, Melton has thrived, posting a 1.58 ERA since May 24, which is among the lowest in the majors. The Tigers have won four straight games and are now 1.5 games behind Cleveland for the final AL wild card spot. Melton expressed confidence in the team's depth as they aim to secure a postseason berth for the third year in a row.
- •Troy Melton allowed three hits over seven innings against Seattle.
- •Melton's ERA of 1.58 ranks second in MLB since May 24.
- •Detroit has won four consecutive games.
- •Tigers are 1.5 games back of Cleveland for the AL wild card.
- •Melton emphasizes team depth after losing key pitchers.
- 5:33 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers’ Troy Melton continues run of dominance to start post-Tarik Skubal era in Detroit with a win
"It's only fitting that the last Detroit Tigers starter to match Troy Melton’s most recent feat is no longer on the team. The previous Tigers starter to do that before Melton was Tarik Skubal, who is now employed by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Melton doesn’t have the resume as Skubal, the two-time reigning AL Cy Young Award winner.
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