Tigers RHP Casey Mize leaves start vs. Braves with groin tightness

Detroit starter Casey Mize left in the third inning of Tuesday’s ​game against the ‌host Atlanta Braves with right groin tightness, the team announced.

Mize, the No. 1 ‌overall ​pick in the ⁠2018 MLB Draft, ⁠appeared to grimace after fielding a soft grounder from Atlanta’s Drake Baldwin ​and tossing an underhanded throw to first ⁠to record ⁠an out.

Detroit manager ​A.J. Hinch and the team ​trainer examined Mize. He ‌was immediately removed from the game.

A first-time All-Star last season, Mize is ⁠off to a strong start this season with a 2-1 ⁠record ‌and 2.66 ERA ⁠in his first ​six ‌starts. He allowed two ​runs ⁠on three hits, striking out three and walking one in his limited start against the Braves.

–Field Level ​Media