GOOD NEWS: Detroit Tigers Have Now Done Something They Haven’t Done in a Season Since 2015……READ MORE
The Detroit Tigers have performed admirably this season for a team with a subpar record.
On Saturday afternoon, the Tigers defeated the Miami Marlins 5-0 while registering their ninth team shutout of the year.
Per Twitter’s ESPN Stats & Info:
The Tigers’ 9th shutout of the season came in their 5-0 victory over the Marlins this afternoon.
That is the most shutouts recorded by a Detroit team in a season since 2015, when the team with Justin Verlander and David Price recorded 12 shutouts.
Still, the Tigers’ performance was in a bullpen game. Joey Wentz pitched 4.2 innings and Beau Brieske tossed two scoreless innings. Over the final two innings, three more relievers ended the game.
Offensively, Akil Baddoo’s three-run home run helped the club.
The Tigers are now 47-58 for the season with the victory. They look ready to sell at the next trade deadline, holding third position in the American League Central. According to sources, starting pitchers Eduardo Rodriguez and Michael Lorenzen are drawing interest from teams.
Miami’s defeat was crucial as they lost 56-49. They trail the National League’s final wild card slot by 0.5 games.
On Sunday afternoon, the Tigers and Marlins will conclude Their series
