Mize, working with catcher Jake Rogers, dispersed his new mix expertly and allowed just one hit in 5.2 innings, with six strikeouts. He leaned heavy on sliders and splitters off his four-seamer and sinker, which averaged 94 mph, a tick down from his spring training norms.

Casey Mize allowed one hit over 5 2/3 scoreless innings in his season debut as the Detroit Tigers defeated the host Seattle Mariners 4-1 on Tuesday night.

Casey Mize was very good, and again the Detroit Tigers came out with a good game plan against a very good starting pitcher in Mariners’ RHP Logan Gilbert. They pieced together three early runs, and Mize and the bullpen did the rest.

Since the Detroit Tigers used the first selection in the 2018 MLB First-Year Player Draft on Auburn pitcher Casey Mize, the former Springville High School star had compiled a 9-19 record in 59 career starts for the big-league team entering Tuesday’s American League game against the Seattle Mariners.

SEATTLE -- Casey Mize pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings in his first start of 2025, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 4-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night at T-Mobile Park.

Casey Mize combined with three relievers on a one-hitter, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 4-1 on Tuesday night. Riley Greene homered for the second straight day as Detroit got its second straight win after dropping its first three games.

Casey Mize was left off the Detroit Tigers' playoff roster last year, motivating him to make significant changes in the offseason. Mize revamped his pitching arsenal, adding new pitches and improving his mechanics, leading to an impressive spring training ...

Mize (1-0) picked up the win Tuesday, allowing one hit and three walks over 5.2 scoreless innings in a 4-1 victory over the Padres. He struck out six.