Detroit Tigers News & Updates
The Detroit Tigers were 4-5, 4th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers were beaten by the St. Louis Cardinals 3-5 at Comerica Park.
Only 9 games in. The score reflects a tug of war. Plus-7 in run differential this stretch. But dropped last night by 2 and the temperature took a hit.
Tigers Game on April 06
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Target Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Casey Mize (0-0, 1.50 ERA) vs Joe Ryan (0-1, 4.82 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, Detroit SportsNet |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 49°F, Wind 11 mph |
Tigers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers were beaten by the St. Louis Cardinals 3-5 at Comerica Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
Tigers Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Guardians
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6 | 4 | .600 | W1 | |
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Royals
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4 | 5 | .444 | 1.5 | L1 |
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White Sox
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4 | 5 | .444 | 1.5 | W3 |
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Tigers
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4 | 5 | .444 | 1.5 | L1 |
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Twins
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3 | 6 | .333 | 2.5 | L2 |
Detroit Tigers are 4-5 in their last 7 games, with a +7 run differential.
Tigers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | .407 | 1.004 | 2 | |
| 2 | .240 | .887 | 7 | |
| 0 | .303 | .865 | 5 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 4.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 2 recent games |
Tigers News
The Tigers had a chance to sweep the Cardinals, but a late-game throwing error and the absence of ace Justin Verlander, now on the Injured List with a hip issue, dampened the spirits after a promising weekend. Despite the setback, Dillon Dingler showed his resilience at the plate, going 4-for-4 on ABS challenges, proving he's a vital part of this lineup. With a .273 batting average and Colt Keith leading the team at .417, the offense is beginning to find its rhythm, but they need to tighten up on defense if they want to maintain momentum. Tonight's matchup against the Cardinals puts the spotlight on Keider Montero, who has yet to give up a run this season, making for an intriguing pitching duel. A win tonight would level both teams at 5-4, a positive step as we move deeper into the season.
Tigers Upcoming Schedule
The Detroit Tigers host the Miami Marlins for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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