The Detroit Tigers dropped the finale and the series to the Astros; they dropped to 35-49. They’re nine games back of the White Sox for the American League Central. They’re 6.5 games back for the final spot in the American League wild card standings.
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MLB Game Recap
The Tigers opened the scoring with a Zach McKinstry two-run home run in the second. Riley Greene in the fifth added to that as he reached on an error, scoring Kevin McGoinigle. In the seventh, the Astros got a two-run home run. Then in the eighth, they tied it with a solo home run. The Astros then scored four in the tenth. The Tigers got a two-run home run by Spencer Torkelson, but it wasn’t enough as they lost 7-5.
Jack Flaherty went five innings in his return; he didn’t allow a run, but did allow two hits, walked three, and struck out nine. Kenley Jansen took the loss, allowing four runs, three earned, on two hits. He walked one and struck out one.
Standout Performer
Jack Flaherty pitched well in his return, and if he continues to pitch as he did down the stretch, it gives Detroit another arm as they try to make a run.
Key News & Notes
The Tigers finished the homestand going 5-5, averaging 4.3 runs per game while allowing 3.6 runs per game. It started out with four straight wins before dropping five of their last six game.
They now head to the Bronx for a series with the Yankees. Casey Mize gets the ball for the opener. He’s 2-5 with a 2.95 ERA, a 1.07 WHIP, and 58 strikeouts in 58 innings.
Farm Report
- Toledo Mud Hens (AAA): Brett Callahan went 2-4 in a 3-1 loss to the Red Sox.
- Erie SeaWolves (AA): Chris Meyers went 3-5 with five RBI in a 6-5 extra innings win over the Rumble Ponies.
- West Michigan Whitecaps (A+): Stephen Hrustich 1-4 with a two-run home run in a 10-4 loss to the Dragons.
- Lakeland Flying Tigers (A): Connor Fenlong went 4.2 scoreless innings, allowing five hits, a walk, and striking out in a 3-1 win over the Tortugas.
- FCL Tigers (ROK): The FCL Tigers are back tomorrow against the FCL Philies.
- DSL Tigers 1 (ROK): DSL Tigers 1 are back on Monday against DSL White Sox
- DSL Tigers 2 (ROK): DSL Tigers 2 are back on Monday against DSL Rockies.
