Detroit Tigers News & Updates
The Detroit Tigers were 66-79, 4th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers let it slip away against the Minnesota Twins 2-3 at Comerica Park.
Right in the middle for a reason. +8 run differential. That margin shows up in the score. The catch: carrying 11 on the injured list. It adds up.
Tigers Game on September 09
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Comerica Park |
| First Pitch: | 01:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Keider Montero (9-8, 3.52 ERA) vs Zebby Matthews (9-9, 4.69 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Detroit SportsNet, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 71°F, Wind 1 mph |
Tigers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers let it slip away against the Minnesota Twins 2-3 at Comerica Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Highlights
- Kevin McGonigle went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Tigers Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
75 | 69 | .521 | L1 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
74 | 72 | .507 | 2.0 | W1 |
|
Twins
|
|
69 | 76 | .476 | 6.5 | W1 |
|
Tigers
|
|
66 | 79 | .455 | 9.5 | L1 |
|
Royals
|
|
64 | 82 | .438 | 12.0 | L2 |
Detroit Tigers are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +8 run differential.
Tigers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | .245 | .764 | 83 | |
| 19 | .277 | .836 | 64 | |
| 22 | .219 | .716 | 66 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-4 | 3.86 | 1.29 | 32.2 | |
| 8-4 | 2.42 | 1.05 | 108.0 | |
| 4-6 | 3.63 | 1.16 | 39.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .3 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games |
Tigers News
Kevin McGonigle is proving to be a shining light for the Tigers, hitting a home run for the second straight game, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Twins last night as Detroit fell 3-2. This inconsistency has defined the Tigers lately, as they continue to struggle with a pitching staff giving up an average of 5.6 runs per game over the past week. Meanwhile, Justin Verlander's injury woes cast a long shadow, evoking painful memories of past seasons, and making fans wonder about the future. With a season record of 66-78, the team is limping towards the finish line, battling not only injuries but also a lack of offensive firepower. After a brief glimmer of hope, it seems the Tigers are back to the drawing board as they look to regain momentum against the Twins once again.
Tigers Upcoming Schedule
The Detroit Tigers host the Colorado Rockies for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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