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The Atlanta Braves claimed pitcher Joey Wentz off waivers from the Minnesota Twins and designated Kevin Herget for assignment, adding a left-handed pitcher with a history of high strikeout potential but control issues, as they continue to rebuild their pitching staff.
The Atlanta Braves claimed pitcher Joey Wentz off waivers from the Twins, returning him to the team that originally drafted him in 2016. Wentz, who has struggled with an ERA over 5.40 in recent seasons, is expected to serve as a long reliever or opener for the Braves, especially given their injury issues. The team also designated Kevin Herget for assignment in a corresponding move.
The Minnesota Twins claimed pitcher Joey Wentz off waivers from the Pirates, adding him to their roster to bolster their pitching staff, while also welcoming back reliever Danny Coulombe from rehab, and celebrating team activities like a free-throw shooting contest won by Trevor Larnach.
The Pirates achieved a rare 9-6 comeback victory against the Diamondbacks, overcoming a 6-0 deficit with key contributions from unlikely heroes like Joey Wentz and Bryan Reynolds, and a strong bullpen performance, marking a significant and unusual road win for the team this season.
Joey Wentz delivers his first scoreless start of the season for the Detroit Tigers, but the bullpen allows four runs in the eighth inning, leading to a 4-1 loss to the Cleveland Guardians in Game 2 of a doubleheader. Wentz completes five innings on 83 pitches, improving his ERA to 6.62. The Tigers trail the Guardians by 3½ games for second place in the AL Central.
In today's MLB prop betting picks, Joey Wentz is favored to have under 4.5 strikeouts against the Texas Rangers due to their strong offense against lefties, Zach Davies is expected to allow over 5.5 hits against the Tampa Bay Rays who have a deep lineup, and JP Sears is predicted to have over 5.5 strikeouts against the struggling New York Yankees. Additionally, Anthony Santander is favored to have over 2.5 hits, runs, and RBI against Luke Weaver, while Trea Turner is expected to have over 1.5 hits, runs, and RBI against Drew Smyly.
The Detroit Tigers lost 4-1 to the Minnesota Twins in the first of three games at Comerica Park. Tigers' lefty Joey Wentz gave up two home runs in the second inning, while Twins' right-hander Kenta Maeda cruised through five scoreless innings. The Tigers' only offensive threat came in the sixth inning, but they could only manage one run. The Twins built a 3-0 lead with two big swings against Wentz in the second inning.
The Detroit Tigers were shut out by the Minnesota Twins 2-0 in a game that lasted just over two hours. The Tigers' only scoring chance came in the fifth inning when third baseman Zack Short was thrown out at home plate on a close and video-challenged play. Meanwhile, Tigers lefty starter Joey Wentz spun arguably his best start of the season, striking out nine and giving up just two hits in six innings. However, he walked Royce Lewis in the fifth inning, which led to the Twins scoring two runs and ultimately winning the game.
The Detroit Tigers will face the Arizona Diamondbacks in a rare MLB morning game, which will be nationally televised and only available on NBC's streaming service, Peacock. The Tigers have lost eight consecutive games and will turn to left-handed starter Joey Wentz, who has struggled mightily this season. Wentz will be the opener, scheduled to pitch the first inning before left-handed starter Will Vest enters. The Diamondbacks will start right-handed pitcher Zac Gallen, who has an impressive 2.75 ERA in 13 starts this season.
The Texas Rangers lost 3-2 to the Detroit Tigers in their May finale, despite getting 11 hits. The Rangers were unable to produce enough rallies and failed to get the big hit to break open the game. They also had to contend with an umpire who appeared to be guessing at critical moments. The Rangers finished the month with a 6-3 record on the road and will face the Seattle Mariners in their next series.
The Detroit Tigers suffered a 12-3 loss to the Chicago White Sox, with left-hander Joey Wentz allowing five runs in four innings. The Tigers' offense collected three hits and seven walks while finishing 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position. The Tigers also stranded runners on the corners in the third inning. The White Sox scored three runs in the first inning and never looked back, with Andrew Vaughn hitting a two-run home run in the fifth inning. Lance Lynn allowed three runs (one earned run) on three hits and five walks with five strikeouts in six innings.
The Detroit Tigers will face off against the Chicago White Sox in an online-only game on Friday, with Tigers LHP Joey Wentz facing off against White Sox RHP Lance Lynn. Lynn has struggled with his four-seam fastball this season, but has a history of dominating the Tigers. Wentz has also struggled with his four-seamer, which has been one of the worst in the majors this season. The Tigers and ChiSox will play two day games on Saturday and Sunday to wrap up the series.
The Detroit Tigers avoided a three-game sweep by beating the Seattle Mariners 5-3 in Sunday's finale at Comerica Park. Despite a short start from Joey Wentz and missed opportunities, the Tigers tied the game and scored the go-ahead run on Nick Maton's hit-by-pitch with the bases loaded and two outs in the seventh inning. The Tigers finished 2-for-13 with runners in scoring position.
The Detroit Tigers avoided a series sweep by beating the Seattle Mariners 5-3 in Sunday's finale at Comerica Park. Despite a short start from Joey Wentz and missed opportunities on both offense and defense, the Tigers managed to tie the game and take the lead in the final three innings, with Nick Maton's hit-by-pitch with the bases loaded and two outs in the seventh inning proving to be the game-winning run. The Tigers' bullpen held strong, with Alex Lange earning his seventh save of the season.
The Seattle Mariners aim to complete their third sweep of the season against the Detroit Tigers, with Logan Gilbert starting on the mound. The Tigers' Joey Wentz offers a four-seamer, cutter, and changeup, with less than two inches of horizontal break. The Mariners hope to improve their offense against Wentz, with Haggerty replacing Jarred Kelenic in the lineup. The game starts at 10:40 PT and can be watched on ROOT Sports or listened to on 710 am and mariners.com.