Detroit Tigers News & Updates
The Detroit Tigers were 15-14, 1st in the AL Central. The Detroit Tigers did not play yesterday.
The numbers paint a decent picture. Just took over first place in the division. Pulling the other way, a 6.7 RA/G from the pitching staff weighs on everything.
Tigers Game on April 28
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Truist Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Casey Mize (2-1, 2.51 ERA) vs Martín Pérez (1-1, 2.70 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | TBS, TBS, Detroit SportsNet, BravesVision, Gray TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 53°F, Wind 1 mph |
Tigers Score & Recap
The Detroit Tigers did not play yesterday.
Tigers Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Tigers
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15 | 14 | .517 | W1 | |
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Guardians
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15 | 15 | .500 | 0.5 | L3 |
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Twins
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13 | 16 | .448 | 2.0 | W1 |
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White Sox
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12 | 17 | .414 | 3.0 | W1 |
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Royals
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11 | 17 | .393 | 3.5 | W3 |
Detroit Tigers are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -9 run differential.
Tigers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | .237 | .852 | 17 | |
| 3 | .301 | .866 | 17 | |
| 2 | .330 | .951 | 12 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 2.51 | 1.15 | 28.2 | |
| 3-2 | 2.72 | 0.99 | 36.1 | |
| 1-2 | 4.00 | 1.00 | 27.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 3 HR, 3 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Tigers News
Spencer Torkelson is on fire, extending his home run streak to five games, and he's set to face a team he knows how to punish. After the Tigers' solid 8-3 victory over the Reds, the vibes are mixed as the pitching staff continues to struggle, averaging a concerning 6.7 runs against per game over the last week. Hao-Yu Lee's first home run hints at potential, but the Tigers need consistent contributions from all corners if they want to rise above their lukewarm 15-14 record. Meanwhile, Jack Flaherty's recent woes could open the door for top prospect Ty Madden, should the Tigers decide to shift their rotation strategy. As the team looks to build on last night's success, managing pitching health and depth will be key for a push in the competitive AL Central.
Tigers Upcoming Schedule
The Detroit Tigers host the Texas Rangers for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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