The Detroit Tigers just can’t catch a break, dropping the second game of their three-game home series against the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night. It was another brutal 3-2 loss for the Olde English D, adding to a season already packed with disappointing outcomes. Drew Anderson took the loss, giving up all three runs, but seriously, can we talk about Kevin McGonigle? That dude is absolutely on fire, providing all of his team’s offense on Tuesday and clearly running hard for Rookie of the Year!
Tuesday’s Heartbreak and a Rookie’s Rise
Yeah, the Tuesday night game was tough to watch. Another close one, another loss, this time 3-2. Drew Anderson was on the bump and gave up those three runs, which stings, especially when your offense is struggling. But McGonigle, man, he’s the real deal. He’s doing everything he can to spark this team. With a record of 66-79, the Tigers need every bit of fight they can get, and McGonigle is showing up big time, giving fans a reason to be excited about the future, even when the present feels like a constant gut punch.
Montero’s Shot at Redemption
Now we turn to Wednesday afternoon’s series finale, and it’s right-hander Keider Montero who’s climbing the hill for his 24th start of the season. The 26-year-old is looking for a massive rebound. His last outing was against the Guardians in Cleveland, and honestly, it was the worst of his entire 2026 campaign. He coughed up six runs on eight hits, including a homer, plus one walk while only striking out four over four frames, ending in a no-decision in a 7-6 loss. Ouch. But here’s the kicker: Montero faced Minnesota once before this summer, back on June 11, and he absolutely carved them up! He tossed 6 1/3 innings of shutout ball, only giving up four hits and one walk, with four strikeouts and a wild pitch. He even nabbed his third win of the year in an 11-0 blowout that day. Can he channel that June magic again? His season stats are solid with a 9-8 record and a 3.52 ERA over 143.0 innings, but he needs to shake off that last performance.
The Twins’ Pitcher and a High-Stakes Rematch
Across the diamond for the Twins, fellow righty Zebby Matthews is set to go, and he’s also looking to bounce back from a rough outing of his own. The 26-year-old had been on a tear before his last game, posting an impressive 1.29 ERA and 2.62 FIP over 21 innings for three straight wins in his three previous starts. But then, against the White Sox in Chicago, he got tagged for four runs on four hits, including *three* home runs, one walk, and four strikeouts, taking his ninth loss of the year. The Tigers actually did Matthews even dirtier in their previous meeting , also on June 11 , scoring seven runs on nine hits (three homers!) and a walk while striking out four times over six frames, handing him his fourth loss of the season. Matthews comes in with a 9-9 record and a 4.69 ERA.
So, here we are, game 146, a pitching rematch between two guys who have had their ups and downs, especially against each other. The Tigers are 66-79, the Twins are 69-76. It’s not about the division, it’s about pride, about salvaging a win, and about giving the fans something to cheer about. Can Montero dominate like he did in June, or will Matthews get his revenge? Wednesday afternoon at Comerica Park, 1:10 p.m. ET, it’s all on the line to avoid another series loss. Let’s hope the Olde English D shows up hungry!
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Originally reported by Bless You Boys.
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