Detroit Tigers News & Updates
The Detroit Tigers were 10-9, 3rd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers squeaked by the Kansas City Royals 10-9 at Comerica Park.
A healthy temperature for a reason. Going 6-1 in a week will do nice things for the temperature. On top of that, the staff holding opponents to 2.4 RA/G this week.
Tigers Game on April 17
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Fenway Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Casey Mize (1-1, 3.94 ERA) vs Ranger Suarez (1-1, 5.02 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Apple TV, Apple TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 78°F, Wind 7 mph |
Tigers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers squeaked by the Kansas City Royals 10-9 at Comerica Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 0 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 14 | 0 |
Highlights
- Riley Greene went 3-4 with 2 RBI.
- Dillon Dingler went 2-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
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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11 | 9 | .550 | 0.5 | W1 |
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Tigers
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10 | 9 | .526 | 1.0 | W6 |
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Royals
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7 | 12 | .368 | 4.0 | L4 |
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White Sox
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6 | 13 | .316 | 5.0 | L3 |
Detroit Tigers are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +14 run differential.
Tigers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | .283 | .933 | 14 | |
| 1 | .309 | .920 | 8 | |
| 1 | .257 | .736 | 12 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .385 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 RBI, .417 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
Colt Keith emerged as the walk-off hero as the Detroit Tigers triumphed over the Kansas City Royals 10-9, completing a sweep that lifts them to a 10-9 record. This thrilling victory came after a 46-minute rain delay, with the Tigers rallying late, scoring three runs in the ninth to secure their sixth consecutive win. Keider Montero, pitching with a stellar 1.74 ERA, kept the Royals in check until a go-ahead blast from Salvador Perez threatened to spoil the party. Instead, the Tigers' resilience shone through, fueled by their offense's recent surge. Detroit has now outscored opponents by 11 runs over the last week, a testament to their hot streak. With the team heading to Boston next, the momentum is palpable, and fans are eager to see if this wave of success continues.
Tigers Upcoming Schedule
The Detroit Tigers host the Milwaukee Brewers for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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