Montgomery (0-1) allowed one earned run on three hits and two walks while striking out five across six innings to take the loss Thursday against the Tigers.
Montgomery was excellent in the start, with the only earned run he allowed coming in the fourth frame stemming from a leadoff walk. He otherwise stayed out of trouble, limiting the Tigers to only one extra-base hit while also racking up 14 swinging strikes on 86 pitches. Montgomery has turned in consecutive outings of at least five innings, during which he's allowed just one run. He's still looking for his first win of the year and is currently projected to take his next turn through the rotation Wednesday against Baltimore.