Detroit Tigers News & Updates
The Detroit Tigers were 41-50, 4th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers handled the Athletics 6-2 at Comerica Park.
Things are trending well. Winning 6 of their last 7 and it shows. And coming off a win by 4. That energy is baked into the score.
Tigers Game on July 08
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Comerica Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Troy Melton (4-1, 2.05 ERA) vs Jeffrey Springs (3-8, 5.79 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Detroit SportsNet |
Tigers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers handled the Athletics 6-2 at Comerica Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 1 |
Highlights
- Matt Vierling went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
Tigers Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
47 | 43 | .522 | L1 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
47 | 45 | .511 | 1.0 | L3 |
|
Twins
|
|
45 | 47 | .489 | 3.0 | W3 |
|
Tigers
|
|
41 | 50 | .451 | 6.5 | W3 |
|
Royals
|
|
38 | 54 | .413 | 10.0 | W3 |
Detroit Tigers are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +18 run differential.
Tigers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | .262 | .837 | 60 | |
| 13 | .289 | .844 | 44 | |
| 13 | .231 | .782 | 36 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-4 | 3.06 | 0.95 | 70.2 | |
| 4-5 | 2.64 | 0.98 | 71.2 | |
| 4-1 | 2.05 | 0.80 | 44.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .417 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 have picked up momentum, winning five of their last seven games, including a recent 6-2 victory over the Athletics that showcased Tarik Skubal's impressive skills on the mound, where he struck out nine batters in just five innings. As the team gears up for a six-game home stand, the buzz continues around rookie Kevin McGonigle, who sits atop the AL Rookie of the Year leaderboard, reinforcing the identity of a squad slowly turning the corner. However, it’s not all sunshine as the recent firing of coach Joey Cora highlights ongoing issues with baserunning mistakes that have plagued the team. With a record of 40-50, the Tigers are starting to show signs of life, but they need to clean up their play if they want to keep this warm vibe going against a closely matched Athletics team.
Tigers Upcoming Schedule
The Detroit Tigers host the Philadelphia Phillies for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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