Detroit Tigers News & Updates
The Detroit Tigers were 34-47, 4th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers let it slip away against the Houston Astros 1-2 at Comerica Park.
Could tip either way. Pitching at 3.0 RA/G. That's keeping the score warm. The catch: only 3.4 R/G over the last 7. The offense is a drag on the score.
Tigers Game on June 26
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Comerica Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Keider Montero (3-5, 3.68 ERA) vs Spencer Arrighetti (7-3, 3.13 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Space City Home Network, Detroit SportsNet |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 72°F, Wind 7 mph |
Tigers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers let it slip away against the Houston Astros 1-2 at Comerica Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Highlights
- Dillon Dingler went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Tigers Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
41 | 38 | .519 | L1 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
42 | 39 | .519 | W1 | |
|
Twins
|
|
38 | 44 | .463 | 4.5 | L3 |
|
Tigers
|
|
34 | 47 | .420 | 8.0 | L3 |
|
Royals
|
|
34 | 48 | .415 | 8.5 | L2 |
Detroit Tigers are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +3 run differential.
Tigers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | .268 | .879 | 57 | |
| 9 | .292 | .826 | 34 | |
| 12 | .209 | .714 | 31 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-4 | 3.32 | 0.99 | 59.2 | |
| 2-5 | 2.95 | 1.07 | 58.0 | |
| 2-0 | 1.89 | 1.45 | 38.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Tigers News
Troy Melton continues to impress on the mound, boasting a 2.56 ERA this season, but the Detroit Tigers' offense remains a major concern as they gear up for a four-game set against the Houston Astros. After falling to the Yankees 4-2 in a tightly contested series, the Tigers' inability to produce runs,especially against teams they just faced,is becoming a frustrating trend. While Melton's performance offers a glimmer of hope, the lineup needs to step up, especially with hitters like Dillon Dingler and Riley Greene showing some promise at the plate. With a record of 34-46, the Tigers are feeling the pressure to find consistency, especially with the Astros coming to town. There’s little room for error if they want to turn this season around.
Tigers Upcoming Schedule
The Detroit Tigers visit the New York Yankees for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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