Detroit Tigers News & Updates
The Detroit Tigers were 37-49, 4th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers routed the New York Yankees 9-3 at Yankee Stadium.
The trend line looks fine. The 6-run win last night carries weight here. Add in run differential of +11 this week. They're not just winning, they're winning comfortably.
Tigers Game on July 01
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Yankee Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 01:35 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Troy Melton (4-1, 2.39 ERA) vs Will Warren (7-3, 3.75 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | YES, Detroit SportsNet |
Tigers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers routed the New York Yankees 9-3 at Yankee Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 11 | 1 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
Highlights
- Riley Greene went 2-4 with 2 HR and 3 RBI.
- Kerry Carpenter went 1-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Spencer Torkelson went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- James Outman went 1-3 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Tigers Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
45 | 39 | .536 | W2 | |
|
Guardians
|
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44 | 42 | .512 | 2.0 | L2 |
|
Twins
|
|
41 | 46 | .471 | 5.5 | L1 |
|
Tigers
|
|
37 | 49 | .430 | 9.0 | W2 |
|
Royals
|
|
35 | 51 | .407 | 11.0 | L1 |
Detroit Tigers are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +11 run differential.
Tigers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | .264 | .856 | 59 | |
| 13 | .235 | .810 | 36 | |
| 11 | .288 | .828 | 37 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-5 | 2.63 | 0.97 | 65.0 | |
| 4-4 | 3.15 | 0.91 | 65.2 | |
| 2-0 | 2.06 | 1.47 | 39.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .286 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Tigers News
Tarik Skubal's masterful performance propelled the Tigers to a 9-3 victory over the Yankees, showcasing why he's become a valuable asset, even as trade talks swirl around him. With a solid 3.32 ERA, Skubal not only silenced the Bronx crowd but also raised questions about his future in Detroit. Meanwhile, the excitement surrounding the win tempers concerns over Kenley Jansen's struggles, which have overshadowed his signing as one of the more questionable offseason moves. The Tigers, now sitting at 36-49, are trying to find momentum amid a lackluster week that saw them go 2-5. On a brighter note, top prospect Josue Briceño is making waves in rehab with his first home run of the season, reminding fans that there's still reason for optimism in this season's mix of highs and lows.
Tigers Upcoming Schedule
The Detroit Tigers visit the Texas Rangers for a 3-game series starting Thursday.
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