Detroit Tigers News & Updates
The Detroit Tigers were 20-26, 4th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers fell just short against the Toronto Blue Jays 1-2 at Comerica Park.
Not a great stretch. A 2-5 week weighs heavy on the score. Also weighing on the score: a quiet 2.7 R/G from the lineup this week.
Tigers Game on May 17
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Comerica Park |
| First Pitch: | 01:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jack Flaherty (0-4, 5.73 ERA) vs Kevin Gausman (2-3, 3.86 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Sportsnet, Detroit SportsNet, Sportsnet ONE, TVA Sports |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 72°F, Wind 7 mph |
Tigers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers fell just short against the Toronto Blue Jays 1-2 at Comerica Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
Highlights
- Matt Vierling went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Tigers Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Guardians
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25 | 22 | .532 | W1 | |
|
White Sox
|
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23 | 22 | .511 | 1.0 | W1 |
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Twins
|
|
20 | 26 | .435 | 4.5 | L2 |
|
Tigers
|
|
20 | 26 | .435 | 4.5 | L1 |
|
Royals
|
|
19 | 27 | .413 | 5.5 | L6 |
Detroit Tigers are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -15 run differential.
Tigers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | .243 | .786 | 28 | |
| 4 | .327 | .904 | 23 | |
| 2 | .291 | .821 | 16 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-2 | 2.43 | 1.05 | 37.0 | |
| 2-3 | 3.65 | 0.99 | 44.1 | |
| 1-1 | 4.67 | 1.33 | 27.0 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Tigers News
The Detroit Tigers are treading water at 20-25, and yesterday's 2-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays in extra innings only deepened the frustration. While Casey Mize dazzled in his return with six scoreless innings, the offensive woes persist, leaving fans wondering when the bats will wake up. The team is already feeling the heat from injuries, with Ty Madden's situation adding to the tension as fans hold their breath for an update. Meanwhile, Tarik Skubal has begun throwing again after his recent surgery, but his uncertain status complicates the Tigers' plans as the trade deadline approaches. With the Blue Jays coming back to town, the Tigers desperately need to find some rhythm to avoid sinking deeper into this rough patch.
Tigers Upcoming Schedule
The Detroit Tigers host the Cleveland Guardians for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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