The Detroit Tigers are limping back to Comerica Park after a brutal six-game road trip that ended with a 9-4 loss to the New York Mets on Thursday. That defeat capped a stretch where the Tigers managed just one win—and dropped eight of their last nine games. Injuries, shaky defense, and a struggling offense have plagued manager AJ Hinch’s squad as summer heats up, and the team now finds itself at the bottom of the American League Central standings.

But there’s hope on the horizon. This weekend, the Motor City Kitties kick off a seven-game homestand with a three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Jays haven’t exactly been setting the league on fire either, losing two of three to the Tampa Bay Rays earlier this week and posting a 3-7 record over their last 10 games. Both teams are hungry for a turnaround, making this a pivotal early-season clash.

Friday night’s opener promises an intriguing pitching duel. The Tigers will hand the ball to right-hander Ty Madden, a 26-year-old making just his third appearance of the season. Madden has been solid in limited action, tossing five and six innings in his two outings, respectively. He earned a quality start last time out against the Kansas City Royals, allowing three runs over six frames, but the Tigers still came up short. Madden will look to change that narrative in front of the home crowd.

Opposing him is Toronto’s Trey Yesavage, a 22-year-old righty making his fourth start. Yesavage has been sharp on the surface—surrendering just one run over 13-plus innings for a microscopic 0.68 ERA—but he’s struggled to go deep into games. After a 5 1/3-inning debut, he’s been limited to four frames in each of his last two starts. The Tigers’ offense, desperate for a spark, will aim to test his endurance early.

Here’s how the two stack up for Friday night’s matchup, airing on Apple TV (and yes, that’s a groan-worthy broadcast note for many fans). First pitch is set for 6:45 p.m. ET at Comerica Park, with coverage also on the Tigers Radio Network. For Blue Jays coverage, check out SB Nation’s Bluebird Banter. Game 45: RHP Ty Madden (0-0, 2.45 ERA) vs. RHP Trey Yesavage (1-1, 0.68 ERA).