Detroit – One of Matthew Boyd’s hallmark traits is his willingness to attack hitters in the strike zone. Strike-throwing is as much a part of his pitcher DNA as his slider and changeup.
He wasn’t that guy Friday night. Not for a minute.
"From the very beginning he looked uncomfortable," manager AJ Hinch said after the Seattle Mariners coasted to a 9-2 win over the Tigers in the first of three at Comerica Park. "He couldn't really sync up his delivery. A four-pitch walk to start the game probably tells us everything we need to know.