Detroit Tigers: Jose Cisnero struggles to hold lead on Opening Day

Jose Cisnero struggled once again for the Detroit Tigers
After picking up a pair of wins in Houston, the Detroit Tigers played to a sellout crowd at Comerica Park. However, Adam Duvail continues to swing a hot stick as his three-run home run off Jose Cisnero in the sixth gave the Red Sox the 6-3 win.
Cisnero has allowed a home run in each of his last two appearances in which he has inherited runners. The home run he allowed today came off a fastball that was around 94 MPH. Cisnero has been sitting 94-95 on the pitch, but continues to have a hard time locating it. His slider, which has been spinning at a higher rate, hasn't been able to draw any swings and misses, which has had hitters sitting on the fastball.
Jose Cisnero gave up a three-run homer to Adam Duvall. Threw a belt-high fastball on the outer portion of the plate in a 2-2 count. 6-3 Red Sox
— Cody Stavenhagen (@CodyStavenhagen) April 6, 2023
Starter Spencer Turnbull went 5.2 innings, allowing five runs on five hits, striking out one and allowing a pair of walks.
“Today was a lot better. I was definitely getting ahead, keeping my pitch count down, and I got a lot of quick outs, which is a part of the game plan, to be aggressive.” Turnbull said. Turnbull said he got a neck stringer when trying to avoid a line drive that came back at him. After the game, he was asked if it affected his pitching, and he said it did not.
Spencer Turnbull said he got a neck stinger after that violent motion trying to duck away from the comebacker. He said he was fine once the pain abated
— Chris McCosky (@cmccosky) April 6, 2023
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