Since earned runs became an official stat in both leagues in 1913, just one MLB player has reached the following marks through their first 16 career starts:
Sub-2.00 ERA
Sub-1.00 WHIP
13+ team wins
That player is Troy Melton of the @tigers.
We’ve scored 8+ runs in each of our last six games, tying a franchise record.
Prior to this streak, we most recently accomplished it from July 4-8, 1927.
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Join us in congratulating Rick Rizzs on a legendary career! Rizzs spent over 50 years broadcasting professional baseball, including spending 3 of his 41 MLB seasons in Detroit.
The Tigers and Tigers Foundation surprised him with a $2,500 donation to his charity, Toys for Kids.
Kevin McGonigle and Yordan Alvarez have 5.4 bWAR this season — tied for the highest total among American League position players.
On the NL side, only Pete Crow-Armstrong (6.8) has more.
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Troy Melton hasn’t allowed more than two runs in seven straight starts, posting an MLB-best 1.09 ERA over that span (min. 30 IP).
He takes the mound tonight for our series opener in Seattle.
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