Detroit Tigers News & Updates
The Detroit Tigers were 16-17, 2nd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers lost a close one to the Texas Rangers 4-5 at Comerica Park.
Cooling off for real reasons. A 2-5 stretch over the last 7 is hard to spin. Making it worse, getting outscored by 5 in a week. That tanks the score.
Tigers Game on May 02
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Comerica Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Keider Montero (1-2, 4.00 ERA) vs Kumar Rocker (1-2, 3.38 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | FOX, FOX |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 55°F, Wind 4 mph |
Tigers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers lost a close one to the Texas Rangers 4-5 at Comerica Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
Highlights
- Wenceel Pérez went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
Tigers Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Guardians
|
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17 | 16 | .515 | W2 | |
|
Tigers
|
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16 | 17 | .485 | 1.0 | L1 |
|
White Sox
|
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15 | 17 | .469 | 1.5 | W4 |
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Twins
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14 | 19 | .424 | 3.0 | L1 |
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Royals
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13 | 19 | .406 | 3.5 | W1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | .291 | .856 | 19 | |
| 6 | .221 | .817 | 17 | |
| 5 | .247 | .788 | 20 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | 2.70 | 0.95 | 43.1 | |
| 2-1 | 3.35 | 1.26 | 40.1 | |
| 1-2 | 4.00 | 1.00 | 27.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, .4 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 |
Tigers News
Another frustrating night for the Tigers, who fell 5-4 to the Texas Rangers, leaving fans to wonder when Jack Flaherty will figure out his issues on the mound after posting a 5.33 ERA this season. With a .500 record at 16-16, the Tigers are stuck in the middle, showing flashes of promise but ultimately letting opportunities slip away. The recent acquisition of Zack Short from Washington might not excite fans, but the depth is needed as injuries pile up. As the team embarks on a homestand, they need to capitalize in front of their home crowd, especially against a Rangers squad that’s been just as inconsistent. Detroit’s pitching woes are becoming harder to ignore, and with a six-game stretch ahead, it’s time for the Tigers to find some momentum before they lose their grip on the season.
Tigers Upcoming Schedule
The Detroit Tigers host the Boston Red Sox for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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