Matchup at a glance
PitcherStat calculationCategoryComparisonWhy
Starting pitcherTigersThe starters are close overall, but Flaherty owns the better strikeout and control profile.
Offense vs handTigersDetroit has produced the stronger offense against right-handed pitching.
Team strengthTigersDetroit leads 45–34 in T-Score, driven by stronger offense.
Starting pitchers
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
How the starters differ
·Castillo enters with a 6.69 road ERA; Flaherty owns a 4.66 ERA at home.
How the lineups match the starters' pitch mix
Pitch data coverage: partial. Usage and velocity only.
Castillo arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Four-seam | 42% | 95.2 |
| Slider | 25% | 85.6 |
| Sinker | 18% | 95.4 |
| Changeup | 15% | 87.4 |
| Cutter | 0% | 92.3 |
Flaherty arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Four-seam | 49% | 92.7 |
| Slider | 24% | 85.0 |
| Knuckle Curve | 20% | 78.1 |
| Sinker | 4% | 90.9 |
| Changeup | 3% | 85.4 |
Team OPS vs opposing starter's hand
0.712OPS
.600.700.800.9001.000
0.723OPS
.600.700.800.9001.000
Lineups
Final lineupsOrder from the stored snapshot; treat as unofficial until the card is filed.Full lineup page Lineups not announced
Neither club has posted a batting order. Handedness composition, H-Score leaders and batter-vs-pitcher samples appear here as soon as the first order is filed — typically two to three hours before first pitch.
Team comparison
Results
SEA·
DET+25328th
Run differential
+3977th
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Mariners?+
Luis Castillo is listed as the starter.
Who is starting for the Tigers?+
Jack Flaherty is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
1:40 PM ET at Comerica Park.
Where is the game being played?+
Comerica Park, home of the Detroit Tigers.
Are the lineups confirmed?+
Not yet. Orders appear here when they are posted.
How do the starters compare on P-Score?+
Luis Castillo is at 38; Jack Flaherty is at 46. P-Score is PitcherStat's 0–100 season index for qualified starters.