Detroit Tigers News & Updates
The Detroit Tigers were 33-44, 4th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers held off the Chicago White Sox 5-4 at Comerica Park.
The trend line looks fine. Allowing just 2.7 runs per game. The pitching has been a strength. On top of that, a +7 run differential says the wins aren't flukey.
Tigers Game on June 22
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Comerica Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Framber Valdez (3-5, 4.09 ERA) vs Gerrit Cole (2-1, 2.57 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | YES, Detroit SportsNet |
| Forecast: | 🌤️ Mostly sunny, 71°F, Wind 3 mph |
Tigers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers held off the Chicago White Sox 5-4 at Comerica Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 0 |
Highlights
- Dillon Dingler went 2-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Tigers Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Guardians
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41 | 37 | .526 | L1 | |
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White Sox
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39 | 37 | .513 | 1.0 | L3 |
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Twins
|
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38 | 41 | .481 | 3.5 | W2 |
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Tigers
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33 | 44 | .429 | 7.5 | W3 |
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Royals
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32 | 46 | .410 | 9.0 | L1 |
Detroit Tigers are 4-2-1T in their last 7 games, with a +7 run differential.
Tigers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | .269 | .884 | 55 | |
| 8 | .290 | .815 | 33 | |
| 10 | .225 | .779 | 29 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-4 | 2.58 | 1.01 | 52.1 | |
| 3-3 | 3.02 | 1.02 | 53.2 | |
| 3-3 | 3.78 | 1.28 | 47.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .538 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games |
Tigers News
The Detroit Tigers pulled off a dramatic series sweep against the Chicago White Sox, winning 5-4 in extra innings on Father’s Day, a day that carried emotional weight for players like Jahmai Jones, who celebrated his first Father's Day as a dad while reflecting on his own father. Despite the joys of the day, looming concerns remain, as ESPN's trade deadline candidate list suggests the Tigers could face major changes in August, with nine players potentially on the chopping block. Meanwhile, AJ Hinch's struggles as a manager continue to haunt fans, ranking last in average win probability change due to in-game decisions. As the Tigers sit at 32-44, it's clear that while spirits may be high after a win, the overall trajectory of the season remains uncertain.
Tigers Upcoming Schedule
The Detroit Tigers host the Houston Astros for a 4-game series starting Thursday.
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