Detroit Tigers News & Updates
The Detroit Tigers were 61-68, 4th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers dropped one to the Kansas City Royals 1-3 at Kauffman Stadium.
Rough stretch. 1-6 over their last 7. The record says it all. Also weighing on the score: run differential of -9 this stretch. They're losing and losing badly.
Tigers Game on August 23
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Kauffman Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 02:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | TBD (TBD) vs Daniel Lynch IV (4-4, 2.83 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Detroit SportsNet, Royals.TV |
Tigers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers dropped one to the Kansas City Royals 1-3 at Kauffman Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
Highlights
- Hao-Yu Lee went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Tigers Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
67 | 62 | .519 | L1 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
64 | 66 | .492 | 3.5 | W3 |
|
Twins
|
|
63 | 67 | .485 | 4.5 | L2 |
|
Tigers
|
|
61 | 68 | .473 | 6.0 | L4 |
|
Royals
|
|
57 | 74 | .435 | 11.0 | W7 |
Detroit Tigers are 1-6 in their last 7 games, with a -9 run differential.
Tigers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | .253 | .802 | 82 | |
| 20 | .222 | .722 | 63 | |
| 13 | .281 | .804 | 53 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-3 | 3.12 | 1.27 | 26.0 | |
| 7-2 | 1.60 | 1.00 | 90.0 | |
| 1-0 | 2.89 | 1.02 | 37.1 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.3 scoreless IP, 8 K in 3 recent games |
Tigers News
The Detroit Tigers are spiraling out of contention, suffering their seventh loss in eight games after a 5-2 defeat to the Kansas City Royals. The bats were once again silent, echoing the frustrations of a team that has collectively batted under .250 since the White Sox sweep. With a record standing at 61-67, the Tigers are running out of time to salvage their playoff hopes, and the clubhouse vibe resembles a funeral rather than a competitive ballclub. On a slight positive note, left-handed prospect Andrew Sears is set to make his MLB debut, offering a glimmer of hope in an otherwise bleak landscape. Meanwhile, Riley Greene's recovery hints at a return that may come too late to make any difference. As the Tigers face the Royals again, they need a miracle to break free from this cold streak.
Tigers Upcoming Schedule
The Detroit Tigers host the Tampa Bay Rays for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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