Tigers' Casey Mize baffles in return, keeps Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in month-long funk
Casey Mize made a successful return to the mound, effectively baffling Blue Jays' star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. during their recent matchup. Guerrero struggled significantly, extending his slump to 0-for-22 and dropping his batting average to .118 for May. Despite his challenges, Guerrero remains optimistic about breaking out of his slump soon.
- ▪Casey Mize returned from the injured list and faced Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who had previously hit well against him.
- ▪Guerrero went 0-for-4 in the game, continuing a month-long slump with a batting average of .118.
- ▪Mize's performance included striking out Jesus Sanchez with a series of splitters, showcasing his pitching skills.
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