Detroit Tigers News & Updates
The Detroit Tigers were 15-16, 2nd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers were edged out by the Atlanta Braves 3-4 at Truist Park.
Not a great stretch. A 12-man IL is starting to matter. Also weighing on the score: 3-4 over 7 games. That leaves a mark.
Tigers Game on April 30
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Truist Park |
| First Pitch: | 12:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Framber Valdez (2-1, 3.41 ERA) vs Bryce Elder (3-1, 1.95 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Detroit SportsNet, BravesVision |
| Forecast: | 🌦️ Moderate drizzle, 50°F, Wind 5 mph |
Tigers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers were edged out by the Atlanta Braves 3-4 at Truist Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
Highlights
- Riley Greene went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Tigers Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Guardians
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16 | 16 | .500 | W1 | |
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Tigers
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15 | 16 | .484 | 0.5 | L2 |
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White Sox
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14 | 17 | .452 | 1.5 | W3 |
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Twins
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13 | 18 | .419 | 2.5 | L2 |
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Royals
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12 | 18 | .400 | 3.0 | L1 |
Detroit Tigers are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -3 run differential.
Tigers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | .291 | .864 | 18 | |
| 6 | .222 | .810 | 17 | |
| 2 | .333 | .938 | 13 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | 2.70 | 0.95 | 43.1 | |
| 1-2 | 4.00 | 1.00 | 27.0 | |
| 2-1 | 3.41 | 1.31 | 34.1 |
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
The Detroit Tigers fell to the Atlanta Braves once again, losing 4-3 in a tough matchup where Tarik Skubal delivered seven strong innings but couldn't secure a win due to Kenley Jansen's late-game misstep. This loss stings even more with the news that they’ll be without Javier Báez and Casey Mize for the next few weeks, both hitting the injured list with ankle and adductor issues, respectively. Though Skubal's performance showed promise, the team’s run differential over the last week sits at -10, and they’ve now dropped four of their last seven games. The Tigers, currently in first place at 15-15, need to regroup quickly as they face the Braves again in a challenging series that could dictate their momentum moving forward.
Tigers Upcoming Schedule
The Detroit Tigers host the Texas Rangers for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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