Rick Porcello Makes Final Start Before All-Star Break Vs. Tigers

Rick Porcello will get the start for Game 2 of the Boston Red Sox’s three-game set against the Detroit Tigers on Saturday.

Porcello is 5-7 with a 5.07 ERA and 76 strikeouts through 17 starts in 2019. He’ll square off against fellow righty Jordan Zimmermann, who is 0-5 with a 5.36 ERA and 31 strikeouts this season.

First pitch from Comerica Park is slated for 4:10 p.m. ET.

For more on Saturday’s matchup, check out the “Red Sox Final” video above, presented by Rodenhiser Heating & Cooling.