In the Tigers' spring opener, Reese Olson struggled with his command, throwing 39 pitches with only 16 strikes and 22 pitches resulting in 13 balls over 1.2 innings, allowing one hit, three walks, and hitting a batter but managed to keep the game scoreless with 0 ER. His slider showed promise with a spin rate of 3095 rpm, despite the command issues. Defensively, notable plays by Matt Vierling and Ryan Kreidler helped prevent any runs. In contrast, Strider delivered a strong performance with four strikeouts over two scoreless innings, showcasing a fastball that hit 98-99 mph and effective breaking balls. Patrick Corbin and Joan Adon faced difficulties in their appearances, with Corbin giving up two earned runs and Adon four in their respective outings.
Joan Adon, who replaced Patrick Corbin with 2 outs in the 2nd, needed 33 pitches to record 1 out. He gave up 4 runs, 3 hits and 2 walks prior to that. He and Corbin threw a combined 82 pitches to complete 2 innings.
Corbin wound up facing 2 batters in the 2nd, and struck out both of them. His final line: 1.2 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, 1 HBP, 49 pitches, 34 strikes. A lot of 2-strike foul balls.
It took Patrick Corbin 35 pitches (23 strikes) to complete the top of the 1st, which included 2 runs, 3 hits (2 of them on catchable fly balls), 1 hit-by-pitch and 2 strikeouts. He probably won't be coming back out for the top of the 2nd.
Reese Olson didn't have the outing he wanted in Tigers' spring opener, but he did get his reward from Jack Flaherty for giving up number 45. Olson doesn't care about the number. He cares about the rotation spot he earned last year. https://t.co/ci4XoxYLfG
Strider struck out four over two scoreless innings. His fastball consistently registered 98-99 mph on the scoreboard. He threw a few breaking balls that were in the low 80s. Those were the curves or re-shaped breaking balls. Whatever you want to call them.
Strider has 4 Ks, 1 walk, 1 hit allowed in 2 scoreless innings, and threw a couple of nasty curveballs.
Nice short-hop snag and throw home by SS Ryan Kreidler to save a run. Reese Olson's day ends after 1 2/3 innings with a hit, 3 walks and a hit batter. He threw 16 of 39 pitches for strikes.
Reese Olson 1.2 IP 0 ER (so far) 1 H 3 BB 1 HBP 0 K 39 pitches 16 strikes
Reese Olson's slider was spinning in his first inning this spring, including a 3095 rpm offering. His command was a bit rusty, with just 9 strikes in a 22-pitch inning that included a walk and a hit batter, both eventually stranded.
Strike zone elusive for Reese Olson early. 22 pitches, 13 balls. Walk, HBP. But a nice running catch by Matt Vierling helps strand three. No damage.