As the Detroit Tigers return to the familiar confines of Comerica Park, they're desperately seeking a fresh start after a grueling road trip that ended with a 9-4 loss to the New York Mets on Thursday. The Tigers managed just one win during their six-game journey and have now dropped eight of their last nine contests.

The struggles have been evident across the board: mounting injuries, inconsistent defense, and an offense that has failed to deliver when it matters most. As a result, Detroit finds itself sitting at the bottom of the American League Central standings.

But here's the good news for Tigers fans—a seven-game homestand begins Friday night, starting with a three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Blue Jays have their own share of troubles, having lost two of three to the Tampa Bay Rays earlier this week and entering this matchup at 3-7 over their last 10 games.

Right-hander Ty Madden will take the mound for Detroit. The 26-year-old has only made two appearances this season, but both have been promising, lasting five and six innings respectively. In his most recent outing against the Kansas City Royals, Madden delivered a quality start, allowing three runs over six frames—though the Tigers still came up short.

On the other side, Toronto counters with right-hander Trey Yesavage, who will be making his fourth start. The 22-year-old has been impressive, surrendering just one run across 13-plus innings. However, he hasn't worked deep into games yet, going 5 1/3 innings in his debut before following up with two four-inning outings.

This matchup could very well be decided in the first six innings. Madden's ability to throw strikes and induce ground balls gives Detroit a fighting chance, while Yesavage has proven tough to score on but hasn't shown he can carry a game deep into the night. The key question: can Detroit's lineup apply early pressure on Yesavage before Toronto turns to its bullpen?

Madden's impressive 59.3% ground-ball rate gives him a clear path to limit damage, but the Tigers' defense must step up behind him. With both teams looking to break out of their slumps, this feels like a prime opportunity for Detroit to bounce back at home.

Prediction: Tigers 4, Blue Jays 3. It's not a guarantee, but if Madden keeps the ball on the ground and the offense finds its rhythm early, Comerica Park could be the perfect place for a turnaround.