DETROIT (AP) — Buck Farmer made his big league debut nearly three years ago but has never pitched well enough to hold down a consistent spot in Detroit’s rotation.
The Tigers hope he’s finally ready to make a significant contribution.
Farmer outlasted Alex Meyer in an unexpected pitchers’ duel, and Justin Upton hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning to help the Tigers beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-0 on Wednesday night. Farmer worked into the seventh and has not allowed a run in either of his two starts this year.