Detroit Tigers News & Updates
The Detroit Tigers were 18-18, 2nd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers couldn’t hold off the Boston Red Sox 4-5 at Comerica Park.
Treading water. Falling from 1 to 2 in the division. The slide shows. Working in their favor, a +7 run differential over the last 7. They're winning the math.
Tigers Game on May 05
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Comerica Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Framber Valdez (2-1, 3.35 ERA) vs Jovani Morán (0-0, 2.33 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NESN, Detroit SportsNet |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 63°F, Wind 4 mph |
Tigers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers couldn’t hold off the Boston Red Sox 4-5 at Comerica Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 2 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Highlights
- Dillon Dingler went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
Tigers Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Guardians
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18 | 18 | .500 | L2 | |
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Tigers
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18 | 18 | .500 | L1 | |
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White Sox
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17 | 18 | .486 | 0.5 | W1 |
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Royals
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16 | 19 | .457 | 1.5 | W4 |
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Twins
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15 | 20 | .429 | 2.5 | W1 |
Detroit Tigers are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +7 run differential.
Tigers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | .257 | .823 | 25 | |
| 4 | .289 | .842 | 19 | |
| 2 | .315 | .884 | 16 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 3.35 | 1.26 | 40.1 | |
| 2-2 | 3.48 | 1.01 | 33.2 | |
| 0-2 | 5.90 | 1.79 | 29.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.300000000000001 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Tigers News
Tarik Skubal will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his elbow, casting a dark shadow over the Tigers as they drop their first game against the Red Sox 5-4 at Comerica Park. The absence of the two-time Cy Young winner, expected to be sidelined for two to three months, raises serious concerns about the team's pitching depth amid a season that started with so much promise. With Skubal out, the bullpen's recent struggles only amplify the anxiety, as they couldn't hold a late lead against Boston after a rain delay. Now sitting at 18-17, the Tigers must find a way to rebound quickly, especially with a crucial matchup against the struggling Red Sox, who sit at 13-21. The decision to option Jace Jung in favor of Zack Short seems practical, but fans are left wondering how long the team can weather these injuries.
Tigers Upcoming Schedule
The Detroit Tigers visit the Kansas City Royals for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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