Detroit Tigers News & Updates
The Detroit Tigers were 50-54, 4th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers held off the Kansas City Royals 2-1 at Comerica Park.
Not much to complain about. Going 5-2 in a week will do nice things for the temperature. Also helping: run differential of +5 this week. They're not just winning, they're winning comfortably.
Tigers Game on July 25
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Comerica Park |
| First Pitch: | 01:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Casey Mize (4-6, 2.79 ERA) vs Michael Wacha (5-7, 3.66 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Royals.TV, Detroit SportsNet |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 69°F, Wind 1 mph |
Tigers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers held off the Kansas City Royals 2-1 at Comerica Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Tigers Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
54 | 48 | .529 | L1 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
54 | 51 | .514 | 1.5 | L3 |
|
Twins
|
|
51 | 54 | .486 | 4.5 | L1 |
|
Tigers
|
|
50 | 54 | .481 | 5.0 | W3 |
|
Royals
|
|
43 | 62 | .410 | 12.5 | L2 |
Detroit Tigers are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +5 run differential.
Tigers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | .272 | .871 | 66 | |
| 15 | .282 | .835 | 51 | |
| 19 | .205 | .717 | 50 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-5 | 2.70 | 0.92 | 90.0 | |
| 5-1 | 1.95 | 0.95 | 60.0 | |
| 4-6 | 2.79 | 1.03 | 80.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.1 IP, 12 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Tigers News
Tarik Skubal dazzled in his latest start, racking up a season-high 12 strikeouts and leading the Detroit Tigers to a gritty 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals, showcasing why he’s a cornerstone of this franchise. With a 6-5 record and a stunning 2.83 ERA, Skubal’s dominant performance is a bright spot in an otherwise challenging season for the Tigers, now sitting at 49-54. The team has shown signs of life, going 5-2 in their last seven games and boasting a +5 run differential that suggests this surge isn't a fluke. As the trade deadline approaches, fans are hopeful that GM Scott Harris will make moves to bolster a roster that features promising players like Dillon Dingler and Riley Greene. The Tigers are just getting warmed up, and if they can keep this momentum against the Royals tonight, the postseason might not be out of reach after all.
Tigers Upcoming Schedule
The Detroit Tigers host the Baltimore Orioles for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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