Detroit Tigers News & Updates
The Detroit Tigers were 35-47, 4th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers crushed the Houston Astros 8-0 at Comerica Park.
A healthy temperature for a reason. Last night's win by 8 is doing a lot of the heavy lifting. Factor in 2.6 RA/G over the last 7. The arms are doing their part.
Tigers Game on June 27
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Comerica Park |
| First Pitch: | 01:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Framber Valdez (4-5, 3.91 ERA) vs Kai-Wei Teng (4-6, 4.03 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Space City Home Network, Detroit SportsNet |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 77°F, Wind 2 mph |
Tigers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers crushed the Houston Astros 8-0 at Comerica Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 2 |
Highlights
- Kerry Carpenter went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Colt Keith went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Tigers Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
42 | 38 | .525 | W1 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
42 | 40 | .512 | 1.0 | L1 |
|
Twins
|
|
39 | 44 | .470 | 4.5 | W1 |
|
Tigers
|
|
35 | 47 | .427 | 8.0 | W1 |
|
Royals
|
|
34 | 49 | .410 | 9.5 | L3 |
Detroit Tigers are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +10 run differential.
Tigers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | .268 | .873 | 58 | |
| 9 | .288 | .816 | 34 | |
| 11 | .220 | .766 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 3 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
In a stunning turnaround, the Detroit Tigers showcased their resilience by shutting out the Houston Astros 8-0, with Keider Montero leading the charge on the mound, improving his record to 4-5 and lowering his ERA to 3.68. This victory not only evens the series but also highlights a promising offensive surge, as the Tigers have found their groove after a tough start to the week. Montero, who recently represented Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic, seemed to channel that competitive spirit, earning a heartfelt tribute from teammates and fans alike. However, the team faced a setback as outfielder Wenceel Pérez was transferred to the 60-day injured list following an unfortunate injury, adding to the growing list of challenges the Tigers have navigated this season. With a current record of 34-46, the Tigers are looking to build on this momentum against the Astros.
Tigers Upcoming Schedule
The Detroit Tigers visit the New York Yankees for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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