sports | May 12, 2026

New York Mets Open Three-Game Series Against Detroit Tigers Tonight

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Detroit Tigers (19-22, third in AL Central) vs. New York Mets (15-25, fifth in NL East)

New York; Tuesday, 7:10 p.m. EDT

Pitching Prospects: Tigers - Jack Flaherty (0-3, 5.56 ERA, 1.65 WHIP, 42 K); Mets - Freddy Peralta (2-3, 3.12 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 43 K)

Line: Mets -151, Tigers +126; O/U 7 1/2

Bottom Line: Mets host Tigers in a pivotal three-game series.

Recent Form: Mets 6-12 at home, 15-25 overall; Tigers 7-13 overall, 7-16 road. Mets struggle when allowing homers.

Key Players: Mets - Marcus Semien (6D, 2 HR); Tigers - Kevin McGonigle (11D, 2 HR, 2 TB), Riley Greene (14-35, 5D, 2 RBI).

Last 10 Games: Mets .207 AVG, 2.76 ERA; Tigers .226 AVG, 3.57 ERA.

Injuries: Mets - A.J. Minter (IL), Jorge Polanco (wrist), Ronny Mauricio (thumb), Luis Robert (back), Kodai Senga (spinal lumbar), Jared Young (knee), Francisco Lindor (calf), Reed Garrett (elbow), Justin Hagenman (rib), Tylor Megill (elbow), Dedniel Nunez (elbow).

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Tigers: Connor Seabold (ankle), Kerry Carpenter (AC joint), Justin Verlander (hip), Gleyber Torres (oblique), Will Vest (forearm), Tarik Skubal (elbow), Javier Baez (ankle), Casey Mize (groin), Bailey Horn (elbow), Trey Sweeney (shoulder), Reese Olson (shoulder), Parker Meadows (head/arm), Jackson Jobe (elbow), Troy Melton (elbow), Beau Brieske (groin).

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The Associated Press produced this story using Data Skrive and Sportradar data services.