Detroit Tigers News & Updates
The Detroit Tigers were 35-49, 4th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers came up short against the Houston Astros 5-7 at Comerica Park.
The numbers aren't lying. The 2-5 record this week is doing most of the damage. Also weighing on the score: last night's loss by 2 drags the score down.
Tigers Game on June 29
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Yankee Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 07:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Casey Mize (2-5, 2.95 ERA) vs Ryan Weathers (3-5, 3.95 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | YES, Detroit SportsNet |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 70°F, Wind 3 mph |
Tigers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers came up short against the Houston Astros 5-7 at Comerica Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 1 |
Highlights
- Zach McKinstry went 2-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Tigers Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
43 | 39 | .524 | L1 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
44 | 40 | .524 | W2 | |
|
Twins
|
|
40 | 45 | .471 | 4.5 | W1 |
|
Tigers
|
|
35 | 49 | .417 | 9.0 | L2 |
|
Royals
|
|
35 | 50 | .412 | 9.5 | W1 |
Detroit Tigers are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a +2 run differential.
Tigers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | .262 | .856 | 58 | |
| 12 | .234 | .797 | 35 | |
| 13 | .213 | .732 | 34 |
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 | 2.06 | 1.47 | 39.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .455 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 |
Tigers News
The Detroit Tigers' struggles boiled over yet again as they fell to the Houston Astros 8-6 yesterday, a loss that highlighted their ongoing bullpen woes and defensive lapses. Despite a promising performance from Jack Flaherty, who returned from the injured list to pitch five scoreless innings, the team couldn't hold onto a lead, once again showcasing their inability to close out games. The bullpen’s failure, especially in tight contests, remains a glaring issue for a team now sitting at 35-48. Even with a recent +5 run differential over the last week, the Tigers are left wondering how to convert statistical advantages into wins. As they gear up for another matchup against Houston, fans are left hoping that Flaherty's return can ignite a much-needed turnaround.
Tigers Upcoming Schedule
The Detroit Tigers visit the Texas Rangers for a 3-game series starting Thursday.
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