Detroit Tigers News & Updates
The Detroit Tigers were 23-38, 5th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers narrowly beat the Tampa Bay Rays 10-9 at Tropicana Field.
Tough week to look at. Only 2 of the last 7 in the win column. Making it worse, a -13 run differential. Even the close losses add up.
Tigers Game on June 02
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Tropicana Field |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jack Flaherty (0-7, 5.81 ERA) vs Steven Matz (4-2, 4.67 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rays.TV, Detroit SportsNet |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 56°F, Wind 7 mph |
Tigers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers narrowly beat the Tampa Bay Rays 10-9 at Tropicana Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 14 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 0 |
Highlights
- Hao-Yu Lee went 2-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Riley Greene went 3-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Kerry Carpenter went 3-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Dillon Dingler went 4-5 with 2 HR and 4 RBI.
Tigers Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Guardians
|
|
34 | 27 | .557 | L2 | |
|
White Sox
|
|
32 | 28 | .533 | 1.5 | L1 |
|
Twins
|
|
28 | 33 | .459 | 6.0 | W1 |
|
Royals
|
|
23 | 37 | .383 | 10.5 | W1 |
|
Tigers
|
|
23 | 38 | .377 | 11.0 | W1 |
Detroit Tigers are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -13 run differential.
Tigers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | .241 | .827 | 38 | |
| 5 | .309 | .849 | 28 | |
| 7 | .239 | .810 | 19 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-3 | 4.03 | 1.26 | 38.0 | |
| 1-0 | 1.93 | 1.54 | 28.0 | |
| 2-3 | 3.69 | 1.00 | 61.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 3 HR, 6 RBI, .385 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .625 AVG in last 3 games |
Tigers News
The Detroit Tigers finally found a spark, pulling off a thrilling 10-9 win over the Tampa Bay Rays after a dismal stretch where they lost six of their last seven games. This victory came at a crucial moment, as they desperately needed to shake off the 1-2 loss to the White Sox that had many questioning their resilience. Dillon Dingler and Kerry Carpenter helped energize the lineup, which has struggled to produce, averaging just 2.7 runs per game in recent weeks. Meanwhile, the return of pitcher Ty Madden, sporting a solid 2.38 ERA, signals a potential shift in their pitching strategy. Despite the optimism surrounding a new month, the Tigers still feel the weight of their past performances as they look to build momentum against stronger teams like the Rays. This season is not over yet, but fans are holding their breath for a turnaround.
Tigers Upcoming Schedule
The Detroit Tigers host the Seattle Mariners for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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