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Associated Press
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Rays start 3-game series with the Tigers
Detroit Tigers (48-28, first in the AL Central) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (41-34, second in the AL East) Tampa, Florida; Friday, 7:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Jack Flaherty (5-7, 4.03 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 90 strikeouts); Rays: Shane Baz (6-3, 4.54 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 71 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rays -112, Tigers -107; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Rays host the Detroit Tigers on Friday to open a three-game series. Tampa Bay has a 41-34 record overall and a 25-22 record at home. Rays hitters are batting a collective .253, which ranks third in the AL. Detroit is 22-16 on the road and 48-28 overall. The Tigers have hit 91 total home runs to rank fifth in the AL. The teams meet Friday for the first time this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Junior Caminero has 17 home runs, 19 walks and 48 RBIs while hitting .262 for the Rays. Yandy Diaz is 19 for 42 with two doubles, a triple, two home runs and eight RBIs over the past 10 games. Spencer Torkelson is second on the Tigers with 32 extra base hits (16 doubles and 16 home runs). Javier Baez is 15 for 37 with two doubles, three home runs and five RBIs over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Rays: 6-4, .297 batting average, 3.50 ERA, outscored opponents by 17 runs Tigers: 6-4, .264 batting average, 4.40 ERA, outscored by one run INJURIES: Rays: Manuel Rodriguez: 15-Day IL (forearm), Jonny Deluca: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Ha-Seong Kim: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Hunter Bigge: 15-Day IL (lat), Shane McClanahan: 60-Day IL (tricep), Richie Palacios: 10-Day IL (knee), Alex Faedo: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Nathan Lavender: 60-Day IL (elbow) Tigers: Jackson Jobe: 60-Day IL (flexor), Jason Foley: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Alex Cobb: 60-Day IL (hip), Matt Vierling: 10-Day IL (shoulder), Reese Olson: 15-Day IL (finger), Ty Madden: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Jose Urquidy: 60-Day IL (elbow), Alex Lange: 60-Day IL (lat) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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13 hours ago
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Tarik Skubal gets plenty of run support in Detroit Tigers' 9-2 win over Pittsburgh Pirates
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal had to wait more than 19 hours for his 15th start of the 2025 season, with his scheduled start was delayed from Wednesday, June 18, to Thursday, June 19, due to severe thunderstorms. And then Skubal had to wait an extra 40 minutes for a brief rain delay before Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Advertisement Finally, Skubal took the mound. The 28-year-old could've been more efficient, but he did his part in Thursday's 9-2 win over the Pirates. He allowed two runs on six hits and three walks with six strikeouts across 5⅔ innings, throwing 103 pitches. THE SITUATION: Tarik Skubal vs. Paul Skenes won't happen this time. But players agree it would've been fun Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) pitches in the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Comerica Park in Detroit on Thursday, June 19, 2025. BIG BAT, BOTH SIDES: Detroit Tigers' Wenceel Pérez is 'messing up scouting reports' with switch-hit success The Tigers (48-27) supported Skubal with seven runs in the first four innings. The offense produced four sacrifice flies, one shy of the MLB record set by the Seattle Mariners in 1988 and 2008 and the Colorado Rockies in 2006. Advertisement The four sacrifice flies: Riley Greene for a 1-0 lead in the first inning, Gleyber Torres for a 2-0 lead in the second inning, Spencer Torkelson for a 7-0 lead in the fourth inning, and Colt Keith for a 9-1 lead in the fifth inning. It marked the second time in 70 years that the Tigers had four sacrifice flies, with the other game occurring June 10, 1985. Back then, Lou Whitaker, Alan Trammell, Lance Parrish and Dave Bergman were responsible. As for Skubal, he was forced to pitch in the rain for his first inning. In the first, Skubal walked back-to-back batters for the first time since Aug. 18, 2024. He loaded the bases with one out, but he stranded all three runners with Ke'Bryan Hayes' three-pitch strikeout and Isiah Kiner-Falefa's one-pitch flyout. Advertisement The Pirates scored off Skubal in the fifth and sixth innings, thanks to Andrew McCutchen's RBI groundout and Tommy Pham's sacrifice fly. Both innings featured two hits against Skubal. Skubal issued his third walk in the sixth. The reigning American League Cy Young winner generated 17 whiffs on 55 swings for a 30.9% whiff rate, but his sinker averaged just 96.1 mph — down 1.4 mph from his season norm. It's worth noting, his sinker velocity was also down 1.2 mph in his last start. Skubal surpassed 100 pitches for the first time this season. He has a 2.06 ERA in 15 starts. [ MUST LISTEN: Make "Days of Roar" your go-to Detroit Tigers podcast, available anywhere you listen to podcasts (Apple, Spotify) ] Advertisement Celebrate 125 seasons of the Tigers! Andrew Heaney attacked The Pirates could've started superstar right-hander Paul Skenes in Game 1 (instead of Game 2) to clash with Skubal, but Pirates manager Don Kelly opted for left-hander Andrew Heaney, Wednesday's scheduled starter. The Tigers took advantage of Kelly's decision. WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN: Tarik Skubal vs. Paul Skenes won't happen this time. But players agree it would've been fun Heaney allowed seven runs on eight hits and three walks with two strikeouts across four innings, throwing 85 pitches. He was attacked from the onset, with back-to-back hits from Torres (single) and Jahmai Jones (double). Advertisement After that, Greene delivered the first sacrifice fly for a 1-0 advantage. The biggest hit occurred in the second inning, when Greene cleared the loaded bases with a double for a 5-0 lead. The ball bounced past the diving center fielder and rolled toward the warning track, allowing all three runners to score easily. The Tigers scored their final two runs off right-handed reliever Chase Shugart in the fifth inning, with a solo home run from Zach McKinstry and a sacrifice fly from Keith. It was McKinstry's 21st extra-base hit in 67 games. Carlos Hernandez's first game The Tigers recently claimed right-handed reliever Carlos Hernández off waivers from the Philadelphia Phillies. The 28-year-old had a 5.26 ERA in 25 games with the Phillies, but he looked like a completely different pitcher in his first game with the Tigers. Advertisement He lowered his ERA to 5.00. Hernández retired all four batters, recording the final out in the sixth inning and three outs in the seventh inning. He had two swinging strikeouts: Andrew McCutchen (89.3 mph splitter) and Joey Bart (87.9 mph slider). More importantly, Hernández threw 11 of 13 pitches for strikes — an 84.6% strike rate. He had a 66.6% strike rate with the Phillies. His four-seam fastball averaged 97.9 mph in his first appearance with the Tigers, maxing out at 99.3 mph. Contact Evan Petzold at epetzold@ or follow him @EvanPetzold. Listen to our weekly Tigers show "Days of Roar" every Monday afternoon on demand at Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. And catch all of our podcasts and daily voice briefing at Advertisement Order your copy of 'Roar of 125: The Epic History of the Detroit Tigers!' by the Free Press at This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Tarik Skubal gets support galore in Detroit Tigers 9-2 win vs Pirates
Associated Press
a day ago
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Pirates come into matchup with the Tigers on losing streak
Pittsburgh Pirates (29-45, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Detroit Tigers (47-27, first in the AL Central) Detroit; Thursday, 1:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Andrew Heaney (3-5, 3.33 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 59 strikeouts); Tigers: Tarik Skubal (7-2, 1.99 ERA, 0.81 WHIP, 111 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -328, Pirates +259; over/under is 7 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to stop their three-game skid with a win over the Detroit Tigers. Detroit is 47-27 overall and 25-11 in home games. The Tigers have a 32-4 record in games when they have more hits than their opponents. Pittsburgh has a 29-45 record overall and a 10-26 record in road games. The Pirates are 19-8 in games when they have more hits than their opponents. The teams square off Thursday for the second time this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Spencer Torkelson has 16 doubles and 16 home runs while hitting .234 for the Tigers. Javier Baez is 14 for 37 with two doubles and three home runs over the past 10 games. Isiah Kiner-Falefa has 10 doubles, a triple, a home run and 15 RBIs for the Pirates. Andrew McCutchen is 12 for 40 with three doubles and two home runs over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Tigers: 6-4, .260 batting average, 4.25 ERA, outscored by seven runs Pirates: 5-5, .204 batting average, 2.45 ERA, outscored opponents by five runs INJURIES: Tigers: Jackson Jobe: 60-Day IL (flexor), Jason Foley: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Alex Cobb: 60-Day IL (hip), Matt Vierling: 10-Day IL (shoulder), Reese Olson: 15-Day IL (finger), Ty Madden: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Jose Urquidy: 60-Day IL (elbow), Alex Lange: 60-Day IL (lat) Pirates: Endy Rodriguez: 60-Day IL (elbow), Colin Holderman: 15-Day IL (thumb), Enmanuel Valdez: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Justin Lawrence: 60-Day IL (elbow), Tim Mayza: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Jared Jones: 60-Day IL (elbow), Johan Oviedo: 60-Day IL (elbow) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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5 days ago
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Tigers and Reds meet in series rubber match
Cincinnati Reds (36-35, fourth in the NL Central) vs. Detroit Tigers (46-26, first in the AL Central) Detroit; Sunday, 12:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Wade Miley (1-0, 9.00 ERA, 2.14 WHIP, two strikeouts); Tigers: Sawyer Gipson-Long (0-0, 4.32 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, eight strikeouts) Advertisement BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -185, Reds +153; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: Both the Detroit Tigers and the Cincinnati Reds are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday. Detroit is 24-10 in home games and 46-26 overall. Tigers hitters have a collective .410 slugging percentage to rank eighth in MLB. Cincinnati has an 18-19 record in road games and a 36-35 record overall. Reds pitchers have a collective 3.85 ERA, which ranks eighth in the NL. Sunday's game is the third time these teams meet this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Spencer Torkelson has 15 doubles and 16 home runs for the Tigers. Wenceel Perez is 10 for 37 with three doubles, two home runs and five RBIs over the last 10 games. Advertisement Gavin Lux has 14 doubles, a triple and two home runs for the Reds. TJ Friedl is 8 for 35 with four home runs over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Tigers: 6-4, .256 batting average, 4.34 ERA, outscored by seven runs Reds: 7-3, .263 batting average, 4.45 ERA, outscored opponents by eight runs INJURIES: Tigers: Jackson Jobe: 60-Day IL (flexor), Jason Foley: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Alex Cobb: 60-Day IL (hip), Matt Vierling: 10-Day IL (shoulder), Reese Olson: 15-Day IL (finger), Ty Madden: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Jose Urquidy: 60-Day IL (elbow), Alex Lange: 60-Day IL (lat) Reds: Rhett Lowder: 60-Day IL (forearm), Hunter Greene: 15-Day IL (groin), Austin Hays: 10-Day IL (foot), Carson Spiers: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Tyler Callihan: 60-Day IL (forearm), Noelvi Marte: 10-Day IL (side), Jeimer Candelario: 10-Day IL (back), Brandon Williamson: 60-Day IL (elbow), Julian Aguiar: 60-Day IL (elbow) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Associated Press
5 days ago
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- Associated Press
Tigers and Reds meet in series rubber match
Cincinnati Reds (36-35, fourth in the NL Central) vs. Detroit Tigers (46-26, first in the AL Central) Detroit; Sunday, 12:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Wade Miley (1-0, 9.00 ERA, 2.14 WHIP, two strikeouts); Tigers: Sawyer Gipson-Long (0-0, 4.32 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, eight strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -185, Reds +153; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: Both the Detroit Tigers and the Cincinnati Reds are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday. Detroit is 24-10 in home games and 46-26 overall. Tigers hitters have a collective .410 slugging percentage to rank eighth in MLB. Cincinnati has an 18-19 record in road games and a 36-35 record overall. Reds pitchers have a collective 3.85 ERA, which ranks eighth in the NL. Sunday's game is the third time these teams meet this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Spencer Torkelson has 15 doubles and 16 home runs for the Tigers. Wenceel Perez is 10 for 37 with three doubles, two home runs and five RBIs over the last 10 games. Gavin Lux has 14 doubles, a triple and two home runs for the Reds. TJ Friedl is 8 for 35 with four home runs over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Tigers: 6-4, .256 batting average, 4.34 ERA, outscored by seven runs Reds: 7-3, .263 batting average, 4.45 ERA, outscored opponents by eight runs INJURIES: Tigers: Jackson Jobe: 60-Day IL (flexor), Jason Foley: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Alex Cobb: 60-Day IL (hip), Matt Vierling: 10-Day IL (shoulder), Reese Olson: 15-Day IL (finger), Ty Madden: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Jose Urquidy: 60-Day IL (elbow), Alex Lange: 60-Day IL (lat) Reds: Rhett Lowder: 60-Day IL (forearm), Hunter Greene: 15-Day IL (groin), Austin Hays: 10-Day IL (foot), Carson Spiers: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Tyler Callihan: 60-Day IL (forearm), Noelvi Marte: 10-Day IL (side), Jeimer Candelario: 10-Day IL (back), Brandon Williamson: 60-Day IL (elbow), Julian Aguiar: 60-Day IL (elbow) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
