Detroit Tigers News & Updates
The Detroit Tigers were 9-9, 3rd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers escaped with a win against the Kansas City Royals 2-1 at Comerica Park.
Things are trending well. 5-2 over the last 7. That record does the talking. On top of that, 2.3 RA/G this stretch. The pitching is carrying weight.
Tigers Game on April 16
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Comerica Park |
| First Pitch: | 01:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Keider Montero (1-1, 1.74 ERA) vs Kris Bubic (2-1, 2.50 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Detroit SportsNet, Royals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 78°F, Wind 6 mph |
Tigers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers escaped with a win against the Kansas City Royals 2-1 at Comerica Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
Highlights
- Gleyber Torres went 3-4.
Tigers Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Twins
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11 | 8 | .579 | L1 | |
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Guardians
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10 | 9 | .526 | 1.0 | L2 |
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Tigers
|
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9 | 9 | .500 | 1.5 | W5 |
|
Royals
|
|
7 | 11 | .389 | 3.5 | L3 |
|
White Sox
|
|
6 | 12 | .333 | 4.5 | L2 |
Detroit Tigers are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +11 run differential.
Tigers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | .271 | .864 | 12 | |
| 1 | .313 | .905 | 8 | |
| 3 | .196 | .692 | 9 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.2 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Tigers News
Wenceel Pérez emerged as the unlikely hero in last night's 2-1 win over the Royals, securing his first hit of the season with a late-inning go-ahead homer that sealed the game for the Tigers. On Jackie Robinson Day, it was fitting to see the Tigers wear number 42, channeling the spirit of resilience as they continue to trend positively with four wins in their last seven games. Their pitching staff is on fire, allowing just 2.7 runs per game, but it was Javier Báez's dazzling slide at home that reminded fans of the magic this roster can deliver. The team now sits at 8-9, with a promising +8 run differential reflecting their strong performance. With more games against the struggling Royals ahead, the Tigers look to build momentum and capitalize on their recent success.
Tigers Upcoming Schedule
The Detroit Tigers visit the Boston Red Sox for a 4-game series starting Friday.
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