Casey Mize leaves start in third inning with apparent leg injury

Casey Mize came up limping after fielding a tapper in front of the mound and throwing out Atlanta’s Blake Baldwin at first base.

Casey Mize came up limping after fielding a tapper in front of the mound and throwing out Atlanta’s Blake Baldwin at first base.

Atlanta – Tigers’ starting pitcher Casey Mize left the game in the third inning.

He came up limping after fielding a tapper in front of the mound and throwing out Atlanta’s Blake Baldwin at first base.

Trainer Ryne Eubanks and manager AJ Hinch came out but Mize didn’t even attempt a practice pitch. Mize has a history of hamstring issues.

Brant Hurter was hastily summoned from the bullpen.

This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: Casey Mize left the Tigers' game in Atlanta with an apparent leg injury