Detroit Tigers News & Updates
The Detroit Tigers were 65-77, 4th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers dominated the Cleveland Guardians 6-0 at Progressive Field.
Perfectly average, for better or worse. Winning by 6 last night moved the needle. On the other hand, 2-5 over 7 games. That leaves a mark.
Tigers Game on September 06
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Progressive Field |
| First Pitch: | 01:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jackson Jobe (1-2, 4.63 ERA) vs Gavin Williams (13-7, 3.81 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, Detroit SportsNet |
Tigers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers dominated the Cleveland Guardians 6-0 at Progressive Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Highlights
- Riley Greene went 4-5 with 2 HR and 4 RBI.
- Ben Malgeri went 3-5 with 1 RBI.
Tigers Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
74 | 68 | .521 | L1 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
72 | 71 | .503 | 2.5 | L1 |
|
Twins
|
|
68 | 74 | .479 | 6.0 | W1 |
|
Tigers
|
|
65 | 77 | .458 | 9.0 | W1 |
|
Royals
|
|
63 | 80 | .441 | 11.5 | L2 |
Detroit Tigers are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -19 run differential.
Tigers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | .247 | .772 | 83 | |
| 22 | .222 | .724 | 66 | |
| 18 | .273 | .825 | 60 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-4 | 2.20 | 1.03 | 102.1 | |
| 1-4 | 4.15 | 1.29 | 30.1 | |
| 4-5 | 3.73 | 1.30 | 91.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .357 AVG in last 3 games |
Tigers News
Riley Greene reminded everyone of his superstar potential with a two-homer, four-hit performance that led the Tigers to a 6-0 victory over the Guardians, showcasing the firepower Detroit desperately needed. Framber Valdez’s seven shutout innings provided a much-needed boost for a pitching staff that has struggled lately, as the Tigers aim to shake off a rough 2-5 stretch over the past week. With a record now standing at 64-77, the focus shifts to the future and the emerging young core, including talents like Dillon Dingler and Eduardo Valencia, who could shape the team's next phase. As the Tigers navigate this season's challenges, Greene's return from injury is a bright spot, hinting at the potential for a stronger finish against a Cleveland squad that currently sits above them in the standings.
Tigers Upcoming Schedule
The Detroit Tigers host the Minnesota Twins for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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