Detroit Tigers News & Updates
The Detroit Tigers were 60-61, 2nd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers downed the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 at Comerica Park.
Cruising at a nice clip. 5-2 over the last 7. That record does the talking. On top of that, the 3-run win last night carries weight here.
Tigers Game on August 14
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Comerica Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jackson Jobe (1-0, 0.00 ERA) vs Sean Newcomb (1-3, 2.66 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Chicago Sports Network, Detroit SportsNet |
Tigers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers downed the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 at Comerica Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
Highlights
- Eduardo Valencia went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Tigers Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
62 | 58 | .517 | L1 | |
|
Tigers
|
|
60 | 61 | .496 | 2.5 | W1 |
|
Twins
|
|
60 | 63 | .488 | 3.5 | L1 |
|
Guardians
|
|
59 | 63 | .484 | 4.0 | L1 |
|
Royals
|
|
49 | 73 | .402 | 14.0 | L4 |
Detroit Tigers are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +21 run differential.
Tigers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | .264 | .837 | 81 | |
| 20 | .232 | .750 | 63 | |
| 12 | .286 | .816 | 48 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-1 | 1.46 | 0.90 | 80.0 | |
| 1-0 | 2.48 | 1.01 | 32.2 | |
| 1-4 | 2.68 | 1.19 | 57.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 4 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2.3000000000000003 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Tigers News
The Detroit Tigers pulled off a rare feat yesterday, shutting out the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 without a single strikeout, a first for the team since Rick Porcello’s memorable performance in 2014. This remarkable display of pitching came from Keider Montero, who improved to 8-7 with a solid 3.38 ERA, and it helped the Tigers inch closer to a Wild Card spot. With a 4-3 record over the last week and a comforting +16 run differential, the vibes are lukewarm but trending up. Spencer Torkelson continues to show promise, establishing consistency in his second solid season. As the division-leading Chicago White Sox roll into town next, Kenley Jansen’s rallying cry should energize the team to keep the momentum going. It’s a crucial stretch for the Tigers, and fans should be ready for some exciting baseball ahead.
Tigers Upcoming Schedule
The Detroit Tigers visit the Pittsburgh Pirates for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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