Trending Now - Mize's Impressive Return Highlights Two-start Pitcher Rankings
WHO:
MLB.com - Connor Prielipp is a rookie left-hander for the Minnesota Twins.
MLB.com - Derek Shelton is the manager of the Minnesota Twins.
Razzball - Casey Mize returned for the Detroit Tigers.
MLB.com - Jason Beck is the senior reporter covering the Tigers.
MLB.com - A.J. Hinch is the manager of the Detroit Tigers.
MLB.com - Spencer Torkelson is a player for the Detroit Tigers.
MLB.com - Jesús Sánchez is an outfielder for the Toronto Blue Jays.
MLB.com - Ty Madden is a pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.
WHAT:
[14 SECONDS REMAINING] - Razzball - Casey Mize pitched six scoreless innings against the Toronto Blue Jays, allowing 2 hits, 0 runs, 0 walks, and striking out 4.
[14 SECONDS REMAINING] - MLB.com - Mize faced one batter over the minimum and needed just 71 pitches to complete his outing.
[14 SECONDS REMAINING] - MLB.com - Mize's performance included a first-inning infield single by Yohendrick Piñango, who he later erased on a double play.
[14 SECONDS REMAINING] - MLB.com - Mize's top velocity for the day was 95.2 mph, while his four-seam fastball averaged 93.9 mph.
[14 SECONDS REMAINING] - MLB.com - Spencer Torkelson's walk-off single secured a 3-2 victory for the Tigers, ending their three-game losing streak.
[14 SECONDS REMAINING] - MLB.com - Ty Madden was hit by a line drive off his forearm in the third inning and will be further evaluated.
[14 SECONDS REMAINING] - MLB.com - Daulton Varsho hit a double in the fifth inning, and Mize struck him out on a slider.
[14 SECONDS REMAINING] - MLB.com - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his third home run of the season, a 105.1 mph shot to left field, marking his first home run since April 20.
MLB.com - Prielipp pitched a career-high six innings in a game against the Brewers, striking out a career-high eight batters.
MLB.com - Prielipp became the first pitcher in Minnesota Twins history to begin his career with five straight starts of at least four innings and no more than two earned runs.
Razzball - Casey Mize pitched 6 innings, allowing 2 hits, 0 runs, 0 walks, and striking out 4.
MLB.com - Mize's performance lowered his ERA to 2.43 and his WHIP to 1.05 through seven starts.
MLB.com - The Tigers lost to the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 in 10 innings.
MLB.com - Spencer Torkelson hit a walk-off single to secure a 3-2 victory for the Tigers.
MLB.com - Torkelson's single ended the Tigers' three-game losing streak.
WHERE:
MLB.com - The game took place at Comerica Park in Detroit.
WHEN:
Razzball - The two-start pitcher rankings are for the period of 5/18 – 5/24.
MLB.com - Mize returned from the injured list after suffering a right adductor strain.
WHY:
MLB.com - The Tigers needed healthy starters due to an injury-depleted rotation.
HOW:
MLB.com - Prielipp showcased a five-pitch mix, leaning on his slider, which induced a 40% chase rate and accounted for half of his strikeouts.
MLB.com - Mize returned without a rehab assignment after performing well in side sessions and a simulated game against hitters.
MLB.com - Mize used a mix of fastballs, sliders, and splitters to keep Blue Jays hitters off balance.
(UPDATED May 17, 2026 23:14 UTC)
In a standout performance, Casey Mize pitched six scoreless innings against the Toronto Blue Jays, allowing just two hits and striking out four batters while facing one over the minimum and needing only 71 pitches. Meanwhile, Spencer Torkelson delivered a walk-off single to secure a 3-2 victory for the Tigers, snapping their three-game losing streak. In other highlights, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a powerful home run, his third of the season, with a 105.1 mph shot to left field, marking his first home run since April 20.
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(UPDATED May 17, 2026 21:11 UTC)
Connor Prielipp, a rookie left-hander for the Minnesota Twins, made history by pitching a career-high six innings against the Brewers while striking out a career-high eight batters. He became the first pitcher in Twins history to start his career with five consecutive outings of at least four innings and no more than two earned runs. Prielipp showcased his impressive five-pitch mix, particularly relying on his slider, which induced a 40% chase rate and contributed to half of his strikeouts.
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(UPDATED May 17, 2026 19:17 UTC)
Casey Mize made a strong return to the Detroit Tigers, pitching six innings and allowing just two hits while striking out four, which lowered his ERA to 2.43. Despite Mize's impressive performance, the Tigers fell to the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 in ten innings, but Spencer Torkelson later secured a 3-2 victory for the Tigers with a walk-off single, ending their three-game losing streak. Mize came back from the injured list without a rehab assignment after showing solid form in practice, and he effectively used a mix of fastballs, sliders, and splitters to keep the Blue Jays hitters off balance.