Detroit Tigers News & Updates
The Detroit Tigers were 18-19, 2nd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers were dismantled by the Boston Red Sox 3-10 at Comerica Park.
Not a great stretch. Dropped last night by 7 and the temperature took a hit. On top of that, 13 players on the IL. The depth is getting tested.
Tigers Game on May 06
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Comerica Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jack Flaherty (0-2, 5.90 ERA) vs Sonny Gray (2-1, 4.30 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Detroit SportsNet, NESN |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 70°F, Wind 12 mph |
Tigers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers were dismantled by the Boston Red Sox 3-10 at Comerica Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 12 | 0 |
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
Highlights
- Matt Vierling went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Tigers Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Guardians
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18 | 19 | .486 | L3 | |
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Tigers
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18 | 19 | .486 | L2 | |
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White Sox
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17 | 19 | .472 | 0.5 | L1 |
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Royals
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17 | 19 | .472 | 0.5 | W5 |
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Twins
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16 | 20 | .444 | 1.5 | W2 |
Detroit Tigers are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +3 run differential.
Tigers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | .257 | .811 | 26 | |
| 4 | .290 | .842 | 19 | |
| 2 | .308 | .869 | 16 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-2 | 3.48 | 1.01 | 33.2 | |
| 2-2 | 4.57 | 1.41 | 43.1 | |
| 0-2 | 5.90 | 1.79 | 29.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.300000000000001 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games | |
| 5.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Tigers News
The Detroit Tigers' situation is growing more dire as they face a 10-3 blowout loss against the Boston Red Sox, a team that has struggled all season. With Casey Mize and Tarik Skubal sidelined, the pressure mounts on Framber Valdez, who not only needs to step up as the ace but also now faces potential suspension after triggering a benches-clearing incident. The rotation is already stretched thin, and their recent inability to capitalize against weaker opponents isn't helping. To add to the chaos, infielder Zack Short has been designated for assignment as the team tries to regain some control. The Tigers are now treading water at 18-18, and if they want to climb back into contention, they need to turn things around quickly.
Tigers Upcoming Schedule
The Detroit Tigers visit the Kansas City Royals for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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