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Jack Flaherty makes his Tigers debut on Sunday following a successful spring.

In Chicago, there’s anticipation for Jack Flaherty’s debut game with the Detroit Tigers, hoping for a better outcome than Kenta Maeda’s initial appearance or Flaherty’s last outing at Guaranteed Rate Field.

The lone encounter Flaherty had against the White Sox in Chicago was on May 25, 2021, during a remarkable phase in his career. Leading up to that game, he had excelled with an 8-0 record and a 1.65 ERA over his previous eight starts with the St. Louis Cardinals, showcasing peak performance.

However, Flaherty struggled in that particular matchup against the White Sox, failing to navigate through the fourth inning and conceding seven runs, albeit only three of them earned, on six hits.

Reflecting on that game, Flaherty described it as an anomaly amidst his otherwise strong stretch: “I was in a really good stretch and it was just kind of a weird game.”

Nevertheless, Flaherty looks forward to redemption in the series finale scheduled for 2:10 p.m. Eastern time on Sunday, aiming to help the Tigers secure a season-opening three-game sweep against the White Sox.

Having signed a lucrative one-year contract worth $14 million with the Tigers last December, Flaherty enters this season with high expectations.

During spring training, Flaherty’s performance met his aspirations, as he demonstrated impressive control, tallying 26 strikeouts and only four walks across 18 1/3 innings. Reflecting on his typical struggles during spring training, Flaherty humorously remarked, “My springs usually suck. They’re not good.” Despite this, he expressed satisfaction with his preparation and progress, emphasizing the balance between refining his skills and addressing necessary adjustments.