Detroit Tigers News & Updates
The Detroit Tigers were 64-77, 4th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers were edged out by the Cleveland Guardians 6-7 at Progressive Field.
Hard to feel good about the data. Only 2 of the last 7 in the win column. On top of that, 7.1 RA/G over the last 7. The pitching is leaking.
Tigers Game on September 05
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Progressive Field |
| First Pitch: | 06:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Framber Valdez (8-10, 4.36 ERA) vs Parker Messick (11-8, 2.46 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, Detroit SportsNet |
Tigers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers were edged out by the Cleveland Guardians 6-7 at Progressive Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 0 |
Highlights
- Spencer Torkelson went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Ben Malgeri went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
- Max Clark went 3-4 with 2 RBI.
Tigers Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
74 | 67 | .525 | W1 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
72 | 70 | .507 | 2.5 | W2 |
|
Twins
|
|
67 | 74 | .475 | 7.0 | L2 |
|
Tigers
|
|
64 | 77 | .454 | 10.0 | L2 |
|
Royals
|
|
63 | 79 | .444 | 11.5 | L1 |
Detroit Tigers are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -24 run differential.
Tigers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | .249 | .779 | 82 | |
| 22 | .223 | .730 | 66 | |
| 16 | .267 | .801 | 56 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-4 | 2.20 | 1.03 | 102.1 | |
| 1-4 | 4.15 | 1.29 | 30.1 | |
| 4-5 | 3.73 | 1.30 | 91.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games |
Tigers News
The Detroit Tigers' collapse continues as they were walked off not once, but twice by the Cleveland Guardians in a brutal doubleheader, highlighting a season that seems to be spiraling towards an inevitable end. Despite a promising debut from Andrew Sears, who struck out five in his first start, the Tigers' inability to capitalize on early leads and produce runs,scoring only three in the nightcap,was painfully evident. Adding to the woes, rookie Hao-Yu Lee exited the second game with a left shin contusion, further decimating a roster already struggling with injuries. Meanwhile, Kevin McGonigle's recent slump threatens his Rookie of the Year chances as he and the Tigers fall behind the competition. With a dismal 64-75 record and a staggering run differential of -26 over the last week, it’s clear the Tigers need a serious wake-up call before the season mercifully wraps up.
Tigers Upcoming Schedule
The Detroit Tigers host the Minnesota Twins for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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