Detroit Tigers News & Updates
The Detroit Tigers were 20-29, 4th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers let it slip away against the Cleveland Guardians 3-4 at Comerica Park.
The math is ugly. Winning just 1 of 7 this week pulls the temperature down. Also weighing on the score: the bats at 2.3 R/G this week. That's not getting it done.
Tigers Game on May 20
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Comerica Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | TBD (TBD) vs Tanner Bibee (0-6, 4.15 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Detroit SportsNet, Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive |
Tigers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers let it slip away against the Cleveland Guardians 3-4 at Comerica Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
Highlights
- Spencer Torkelson went 1-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Tigers Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Guardians
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28 | 22 | .560 | W4 | |
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White Sox
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25 | 23 | .521 | 2.0 | W1 |
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Twins
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23 | 27 | .460 | 5.0 | W1 |
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Tigers
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20 | 29 | .408 | 7.5 | L4 |
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Royals
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20 | 29 | .408 | 7.5 | L2 |
Detroit Tigers are 1-6 in their last 7 games, with a -16 run differential.
Tigers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | .335 | .924 | 24 | |
| 8 | .239 | .766 | 28 | |
| 7 | .194 | .690 | 19 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-2 | 2.43 | 1.05 | 37.0 | |
| 1-1 | 4.67 | 1.33 | 27.0 | |
| 2-3 | 3.83 | 1.01 | 49.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Tigers News
The Detroit Tigers continue to struggle, dropping their last game to the Cleveland Guardians 3-4, extending their dismal stretch to a 1-6 record over the last week. With a lackluster offensive output of just 2.3 runs per game, the pressure mounts as fans watch their team sit at 20-29 for the season. On a slightly brighter note, Keider Montero has stepped up, providing some much-needed support in a rotation that includes veterans Framber Valdez and Justin Verlander, both of whom were signed to bolster the team's chances. Meanwhile, Gleyber Torres remains sidelined with an oblique injury, further hampering the lineup. As the Tigers gear up for another matchup against the Guardians, they must find a way to ignite their bats and shake off this freezing cold spell.
Tigers Upcoming Schedule
The Detroit Tigers visit the Baltimore Orioles for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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