Detroit Tigers vs Seattle Mariners Starting Lineup — Tuesday, Aug 4, 2026
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Detroit Tigers at Seattle Mariners (2026-08-04). Troy Melton vs Emerson Hancock at T-Mobile Park.
Starters — Troy Melton has been excellent with a 1.75 ERA and 0.93 WHIP across 67 innings. He is striking out 8.06 per nine with 2.82 walks per nine and 1.07 home runs allowed per nine. Over his last three starts, he has allowed 3 earned runs in 17.2 innings with 19 strikeouts and 10 walks, including 7 scoreless innings in his most recent outing. The trend is up, with run prevention staying sharp even as the walks remain a point to watch. Emerson Hancock carries a 3.26 ERA and 1.04 WHIP over 110.1 innings. He has posted 8.32 strikeouts per nine, 2.20 walks per nine, and 1.14 home runs per nine. In his last three starts, he has given up 5 earned runs in 12.2 innings with 10 strikeouts and 3 walks. The trend is also up, supported by steady command and a low walk rate.
Teams — Detroit brings the stronger offensive profile with a .727 OPS, 505 runs scored, and a .242 team average. The Tigers have also backed that up on the mound with a 3.59 team ERA and 1.21 WHIP, and they enter this matchup on a 6-4 run over their last 10 games. Seattle has a .689 OPS, 454 runs scored, and a .231 team average, which points to a lighter offensive baseline. The Mariners’ pitching staff has been competitive with a 3.75 ERA and 1.19 WHIP, but the club is 4-6 over its last 10 games. This sets up as a matchup between Detroit’s broader lineup edge and Seattle’s chance to lean on Hancock’s efficiency and home setting.