Detroit Tigers News & Updates
The Detroit Tigers were 44-51, 4th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers were outplayed by the Philadelphia Phillies 2-4 at Comerica Park.
Ticking along. 6-1 lately. Steady, productive baseball. Factor in opponents scoring just 1.9 per game. The mound work is solid.
Tigers Game on July 12
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Comerica Park |
| First Pitch: | 01:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Tarik Skubal (5-4, 3.06 ERA) vs Zack Wheeler (9-1, 2.28 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSP, Detroit SportsNet |
Tigers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers were outplayed by the Philadelphia Phillies 2-4 at Comerica Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 1 |
Highlights
- Eduardo Valencia went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Tigers Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
49 | 45 | .521 | W2 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
50 | 46 | .521 | W3 | |
|
Twins
|
|
47 | 49 | .490 | 3.0 | W1 |
|
Tigers
|
|
44 | 51 | .463 | 5.5 | L1 |
|
Royals
|
|
38 | 58 | .396 | 12.0 | L4 |
Detroit Tigers are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +24 run differential.
Tigers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | .265 | .841 | 60 | |
| 2 | .556 | 1.822 | 3 | |
| 13 | .288 | .846 | 45 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-1 | 1.82 | 0.81 | 49.1 | |
| 5-4 | 3.06 | 0.95 | 70.2 | |
| 4-6 | 2.79 | 1.00 | 77.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .667 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Tigers News
The Detroit Tigers faced a tough challenge as they fell 4-2 to the Philadelphia Phillies, with Casey Mize struggling to find his rhythm against Cristopher Sanchez's overpowering pitching. Despite a few missed opportunities, the team displayed a competitive spirit, echoing their recent success. Meanwhile, the Tigers’ front office is busy making waves beyond the diamond, selecting prep shortstop Dominic Pellegrin with their fourth-round pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, showing a continued commitment to developing young talent. Additionally, they claimed right-hander Andre Granillo off waivers from the Nationals, adding depth to their bullpen as they plan for the future. With Tarik Skubal giving his stamp of approval to first-round pick Cameron Flukey, there’s a glimmer of hope that Detroit is laying down a strong foundation even amid the ups and downs of the season.
Tigers Upcoming Schedule
The Detroit Tigers visit the Los Angeles Angels for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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