BRADENTON, FL (WKZO AM/FM) – Casey Mize tossed two scoreless innings in his first start as the Detroit Tigers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-1 yesterday.
Willie Castro had a solo home run and a two-run double. Detroit prospect Spencer Torkleson made his debut after missing the first two Grapefruit League games with a finger injury.
The Tigers host the Philadelphia Phillies this afternoon at Joker Marchant Stadium.
Detroit Tigers Triple-A affiliate Toledo Mud Hens will start the 2021 season in May instead of in April. According to officials, the delay will allow Major League Baseball clubs to use the Minor League facilities as alternate sites.
Spring Training for Minor League players will take place during April and some Triple-A teams have tentatively set May 4 as their Opening Day.
