Charlie Morton strikes out 5 over 6 innings
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The 41-year-old Morton, pairing a firm four-seam fastball with his signature curveball, was outstanding. He allowed a run on four hits with six strikeouts.
The Detroit Tigers have been playing some good baseball of late, and decisions at the trade deadline have paid off so far. In the first half of the season, the
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mlive on MSNTigers’ lineup for Charlie Morton’s debut start on Sunday night
Matt Vierling will lead for the Detroit Tigers on Sunday night in Philadelphia. The Tigers (65-47) and Phillies (62-48) have split the first two games of the series and will play the rubber match in a nationally televised game at 7:10 p.m. at Citizens Bank Park.
PHILADELPHIA — The Detroit Tigers acquired right-hander Charlie Morton for pitching prospect Micah Ashman in a trade Thursday, July 31, with the Baltimore Orioles. Here's how Evan Petzold, the ...