Detroit Tigers News & Updates
The Detroit Tigers were 0-0, 1st in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-4 at Comerica Park.
Tigers Game on September 28
No game on this date.
Tigers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-4 at Comerica Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Highlights
- Eduardo Valencia went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Kevin McGonigle went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Tigers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | .243 | .748 | 91 | |
| 26 | .230 | .766 | 77 | |
| 21 | .280 | .844 | 75 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-4 | 3.63 | 1.24 | 39.2 | |
| 4-6 | 3.20 | 1.04 | 45.0 | |
| 2-2 | 2.49 | 0.91 | 47.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.1 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games |
Tigers News
The emotional weight of Justin Verlander's retirement weekend still lingers for Tigers fans, as the team reflects on a season that promised much but delivered little, ending with disappointment rather than a postseason run. During the end-of-season press conference, President Scott Harris acknowledged the failures but offered little assurance for a more active offseason, hinting at yet another quiet winter for a franchise that desperately needs a shakeup. The silver lining might be the updated MLB Draft lottery odds, providing a glimmer of hope as the Tigers look to rebuild. As the 2026 All-MLB Team nominations begin, it’s hard not to feel that the team’s key players, like Spencer Torkelson and Dillon Dingler, are still searching for the spark that could ignite a brighter future.
Tigers Upcoming Schedule
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