Detroit Tigers News & Updates
The Detroit Tigers were 6-9, 4th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers beat the Miami Marlins 6-1 at Comerica Park.
Not much is separating the good from the bad. The 5-run win last night carries weight here. Tempering that, 2-5 over their last 7. The record says it all.
Tigers Game on April 12
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Comerica Park |
| First Pitch: | 01:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Tarik Skubal (1-2, 2.55 ERA) vs Sandy Alcantara (2-0, 0.74 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marlins.TV, Detroit SportsNet |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 53°F, Wind 9 mph |
Tigers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers beat the Miami Marlins 6-1 at Comerica Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 1 |
Highlights
- Riley Greene went 2-3 with 1 HR and 4 RBI.
Tigers Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Guardians
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9 | 6 | .600 | W1 | |
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Twins
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8 | 7 | .533 | 1.0 | W1 |
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Royals
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7 | 8 | .467 | 2.0 | W2 |
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Tigers
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6 | 9 | .400 | 3.0 | W2 |
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White Sox
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5 | 10 | .333 | 4.0 | L2 |
Detroit Tigers are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -5 run differential.
Tigers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | .354 | .892 | 4 | |
| 2 | .250 | .787 | 8 | |
| 1 | .324 | .851 | 4 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.1 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Tigers News
The Detroit Tigers snapped a rough stretch with a convincing 6-1 win against the Miami Marlins, a victory that not only marked AJ Hinch’s 400th career win but also showcased the potential of young stars like Riley Greene, who belted a monster home run after battling through a ten-pitch at-bat. Despite the encouraging performance, the Tigers' overall record sits at 5-9, and concerns linger about their offensive power, particularly since they failed to add a much-needed bat during the offseason. As they prepare for another matchup against the Marlins, the Tigers need to build on this momentum, especially with Casey Mize on the mound in today's game. With excitement surrounding an impressive pitching duel, this afternoon’s game is a chance for the Tigers to turn their season around.
Tigers Upcoming Schedule
The Detroit Tigers host the Kansas City Royals for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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