Detroit Tigers News & Updates
The Detroit Tigers were 62-72, 4th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers let it slip away against the Los Angeles Dodgers 1-2 at Comerica Park.
The numbers paint a bleak picture. A 1-6 week. That's the biggest factor right now. Making it worse, the bats at 2.3 R/G are the biggest drag right now.
Tigers Game on August 29
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Comerica Park |
| First Pitch: | 01:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Keider Montero (9-8, 3.30 ERA) vs Blake Snell (2-1, 2.57 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet LA, Detroit SportsNet |
Tigers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers let it slip away against the Los Angeles Dodgers 1-2 at Comerica Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
Tigers Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
71 | 63 | .530 | W3 | |
|
Guardians
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68 | 67 | .504 | 3.5 | L1 |
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Twins
|
|
64 | 71 | .474 | 7.5 | L3 |
|
Tigers
|
|
62 | 72 | .463 | 9.0 | L2 |
|
Royals
|
|
61 | 75 | .449 | 11.0 | W2 |
Detroit Tigers are 1-6 in their last 7 games, with a -13 run differential.
Tigers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | .252 | .792 | 82 | |
| 20 | .221 | .718 | 63 | |
| 14 | .276 | .796 | 56 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-3 | 3.10 | 1.24 | 29.0 | |
| 7-3 | 1.86 | 1.01 | 97.0 | |
| 4-5 | 3.87 | 1.33 | 86.0 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Tigers News
The Detroit Tigers fell short against the Los Angeles Dodgers, losing 2-1 in a disappointing matchup that highlighted their offensive struggles. Tarik Skubal, once a fan favorite in Detroit, returned to his old stomping grounds and showcased why he's now the ace of the Dodgers, holding the Tigers to just one run. Despite a solid effort from Drew Anderson on the mound, who maintained a 4.09 ERA this season, the offense continued to flounder, scoring only 2.6 runs per game over the last week. With the season slipping away and only 62 wins under their belt, fans are left hoping for a spark as Justin Verlander eyes a potential return before season's end. Meanwhile, young talent like Bryce Rainer is making waves in the minors, but the urgency for improvement at the big league level is palpable.
Tigers Upcoming Schedule
The Detroit Tigers visit the Minnesota Twins for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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