Detroit Tigers News & Updates
The Detroit Tigers were 38-49, 4th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers topped the New York Yankees 6-2 at Yankee Stadium.
Steady as she goes. Last night's win by 4 gives the score a boost. Plus, they're +17 in run differential. The gap is meaningful.
Tigers Game on July 02
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Globe Life Field |
| First Pitch: | 08:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Framber Valdez (4-5, 4.05 ERA) vs Nathan Eovaldi (8-7, 3.95 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive, Detroit SportsNet |
Tigers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers topped the New York Yankees 6-2 at Yankee Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
Highlights
- Zach McKinstry went 1-5 with 2 RBI.
- Kevin McGonigle went 1-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Tigers Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
45 | 40 | .529 | L1 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
45 | 42 | .517 | 1.0 | W1 |
|
Twins
|
|
42 | 46 | .477 | 4.5 | W1 |
|
Tigers
|
|
38 | 49 | .437 | 8.0 | W3 |
|
Royals
|
|
35 | 52 | .402 | 11.0 | L2 |
Detroit Tigers are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +17 run differential.
Tigers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | .267 | .858 | 59 | |
| 13 | .238 | .812 | 36 | |
| 11 | .285 | .822 | 38 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-5 | 2.63 | 0.97 | 65.0 | |
| 4-4 | 3.15 | 0.91 | 65.2 | |
| 4-1 | 2.05 | 0.80 | 44.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .167 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Tigers News
The Detroit Tigers capped off a thrilling series in the Bronx with a dramatic extra-innings win, marking their first sweep at Yankee Stadium since 2008. Keider Montero shined on the mound, showcasing the depth of a rotation that has been surprisingly resilient despite injuries. While the pitching staff shows promise, they’ll have to navigate injuries, as Will Vest has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to elbow inflammation, forcing Beau Brieske's recall from Triple-A. On a brighter note, the Tigers will be represented at the MLB All-Star Futures Game by catching prospect Thayron Liranzo, further hinting at the team's commitment to cultivating young talent. With a recent run differential of +11 over the past week, the Tigers are not just winning, they’re doing so in style.
Tigers Upcoming Schedule
The Detroit Tigers host the Athletics for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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