Detroit Tigers News & Updates
The Detroit Tigers were 74-84, 4th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers were outplayed by the Washington Nationals 1-3 at Comerica Park.
Hard to feel good about the data. 2-5 over their last 7. The record says it all. Compounding things, opponents have them by 7 runs this week.
Tigers Game on September 23
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Comerica Park |
| First Pitch: | 01:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Framber Valdez (10-11, 4.06 ERA) vs Richard Lovelady (3-4, 3.86 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Nationals.TV, Detroit SportsNet |
Tigers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers were outplayed by the Washington Nationals 1-3 at Comerica Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
Tigers Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Guardians
|
|
82 | 75 | .522 | W6 | |
|
White Sox
|
|
81 | 76 | .516 | 1.0 | W3 |
|
Twins
|
|
74 | 84 | .468 | 8.5 | W1 |
|
Tigers
|
|
74 | 84 | .468 | 8.5 | L1 |
|
Royals
|
|
67 | 90 | .427 | 15.0 | L5 |
Detroit Tigers are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -7 run differential.
Tigers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | .245 | .757 | 89 | |
| 21 | .284 | .852 | 75 | |
| 25 | .230 | .758 | 74 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-4 | 3.69 | 1.23 | 39.0 | |
| 4-6 | 3.35 | 1.09 | 43.0 | |
| 1-2 | 2.47 | 0.89 | 43.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.1 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games | |
| 5.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Tigers News
The Detroit Tigers' hopes for a strong finish took a hit as they fell 3-1 to the Washington Nationals, halting any momentum from their previous night’s 9-2 win. Drew Anderson, who had been a bright spot with a 3.62 ERA this season, struggled in a game that showcased the Tigers' offensive limitations yet again. Meanwhile, all eyes are on Justin Verlander, who is set for a farewell start on Saturday, marking the end of an era for the franchise. With 14 players on the injured list, the depth of the roster is being severely tested, but River Ryan's scoreless debut brings a glimmer of hope amid the uncertainty. As the Tigers sit at 74-83, the focus now shifts to closing out the season on a high note, especially with Verlander's swan song looming.
Tigers Upcoming Schedule
The Detroit Tigers host the Pittsburgh Pirates for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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