Valdez’s Velocity Surge Offers Hope | Detroit Tigers News

Framber Valdez’s rough August took a sharp turn in his latest start against the Dodgers, where he unleashed a fastball that averaged 95.1 mph — his fastest since last year. The surge in velocity translated to 13 whiffs, his highest total since early July, reversing a troubling trend where batters made contact on every swing. Though one mistake pitch led to a two-run homer and ultimately cost the Tigers the game, Valdez kept Detroit in contention for five innings — exactly what the team needs from their big-money ace. With the bullpen faltering and offense struggling, this performance was a promising sign. His next outing against the Guardians will be the true test: is this a breakout or just a flash in the pan? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5cfdb174f9d6d664