Detroit Tigers News & Updates
The Detroit Tigers were 19-22, 3rd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 6-3 at Kauffman Stadium.
A rough patch, by the numbers. The 2-5 record this week is doing most of the damage. But coming off a win by 3. That energy is baked into the score.
Tigers Game on May 11
No game on this date.
Tigers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 6-3 at Kauffman Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 1 |
Highlights
- Matt Vierling went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
Tigers Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Guardians
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21 | 21 | .500 | L2 | |
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White Sox
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19 | 21 | .475 | 1.0 | W2 |
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Tigers
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19 | 22 | .463 | 1.5 | W1 |
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Royals
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19 | 22 | .463 | 1.5 | L1 |
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Twins
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18 | 23 | .439 | 2.5 | W2 |
Detroit Tigers are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -8 run differential.
Tigers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | .500 | 2.500 | 2 | |
| 4 | .317 | .908 | 20 | |
| 6 | .232 | .739 | 26 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-2 | 3.18 | 0.96 | 39.2 | |
| 0-3 | 5.56 | 1.65 | 34.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 1 RBI, .6 AVG in last 3 games |
Tigers News
The Detroit Tigers showed a glimmer of hope with a 6-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals, snapping a five-game losing streak. Gage Workman made an instant impact, launching his first major league homer in a game that highlighted the resilience of the younger players stepping into the spotlight. However, the joy is tinged with concern as Kerry Carpenter heads to the 10-day injured list with a left shoulder sprain, further complicating an already taxed roster. The Tigers, now at 18-22, are desperately fighting to stay afloat, but with injuries piling up and a shaky performance recently, every win counts more than ever. Tonight, they face the Royals again, hoping to build on the momentum while mitigating the loss of Carpenter and continuing to rely on their promising young talent.
Tigers Upcoming Schedule
The Detroit Tigers visit the New York Mets for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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