Detroit Tigers News & Updates
The Detroit Tigers were 70-79, 4th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers blew out the Colorado Rockies 8-1 at Comerica Park.
Pretty straightforward. Last night's 7-run victory is the freshest data point. On top of that, 5 wins in 7 games. The week's been good.
Tigers Game on September 14
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Rogers Centre |
| First Pitch: | 07:07 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Troy Melton (8-4, 2.42 ERA) vs José Soriano (12-7, 3.48 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Sportsnet, Detroit SportsNet, TVA Sports |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 73°F, Wind 3 mph |
Tigers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers blew out the Colorado Rockies 8-1 at Comerica Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
Highlights
- Riley Greene went 2-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Kevin McGonigle went 1-3 with 2 RBI.
- Spencer Torkelson went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Tigers Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
76 | 73 | .510 | L1 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
76 | 74 | .507 | 0.5 | W1 |
|
Twins
|
|
70 | 79 | .470 | 6.0 | L1 |
|
Tigers
|
|
70 | 79 | .470 | 6.0 | W4 |
|
Royals
|
|
66 | 84 | .440 | 10.5 | L2 |
Detroit Tigers are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +19 run differential.
Tigers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | .244 | .760 | 87 | |
| 20 | .283 | .854 | 71 | |
| 23 | .222 | .726 | 68 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-4 | 3.60 | 1.29 | 35.0 | |
| 8-4 | 2.42 | 1.05 | 108.0 | |
| 4-6 | 3.51 | 1.12 | 41.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 7 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .538 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.1 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2 SV, 2.1 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games | |
| 5.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Tigers News
The Detroit Tigers are riding a wave of momentum after clinching their second consecutive win, toppling the Colorado Rockies 6-2, with Riley Greene's impressive 3-for-4 outing leading the charge. This marks the first time since early August that the Tigers have strung together two wins in a row, showcasing an offense that’s starting to come alive at the right time, particularly with Jackson Jobe’s resurgence on the mound, striking out a career-high eight batters. As the team looks forward to celebrating Justin Verlander's legendary career in the coming weeks, every win matters, especially as they aim to finish strong. With a recent record of 5-2 over the last week and a revitalized vibe, Detroit fans have plenty to cheer about as they hope this late-season surge continues.
Tigers Upcoming Schedule
The Detroit Tigers visit the Chicago White Sox for a 4-game series starting Thursday.
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