Among all MLB pitchers, he ranks in the 92nd percentile or better in expected ERA, average exit velocity, chase rate, whiff rate, strikeout rate, and walk rate. Simply put, he's one of the best pitchers in baseball, and he should carve up the poor Pittsburgh Pirates today.

With a win to get the team back on track, the Tigers extend their lead atop the American League Central to 9.5 games over the Cleveland Guardians. The Pirates are still at the bottom of the NL Central, 11 games back of a Wild Card spot. Time: 6:40 p.m. ET

The Pittsburgh Pirates square off against the host Detroit Tigers in Game 2 of a doubleheader and the final game of their 3-game series Thursday.