When Wednesday comes around, Detroit Tigers left-hander Joey Wentz — who has a 7.80 ERA in 10 starts this season — is expected to take the mound in the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Comerica Park.
He knows he's struggling badly.
But he's trying to stay positive.
"It's not going to do me any good to be down, so I try to keep optimistic about it," Wentz said. "I'm a realist. I don't think anyone's harder on myself than me. I'm not naive. I know I'm not pitching well. But certainly, I think you're always a good outing away from getting back in a groove.