Detroit – Sometimes there’s no rhyme or reason for things that happen in baseball.
For example, Miguel Cabrera doesn’t hit well in Toronto (.242 in 32 games), though he’s hit over .300 against them at Comerica Park. Makes no sense.
The same can be said for Michael Fulmer’s early-game issues through five starts. He’s been largely untouchable after the third inning, allowing two runs and a .122 opponent’s batting average.
In the first three innings, however, he’s allowed nine runs and a .271 opponent’s batting average. Three of the four home runs he’s allowed have come in the first third of the game.