Tigers Have Earned Poor Record
Detroit has gone 1-2 in each of its first three series of the season. In manager Jim Leyland's words after the second set, "We're what we deserve to be."
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Detroit has gone 1-2 in each of its first three series of the season. In manager Jim Leyland's words after the second set, "We're what we deserve to be."
It's a long season. It's only nine games. There are still 153 to go. All those things are true, and good to keep in mind. But that doesn't keep me from being disappointed by the Tigers start this season.
Detroit tries to rally in the ninth inning but lacks enough offensive power as they fall to the Kansas City Royals 9-5 on Sunday.
Victor Martinez showed Detroit fans why the Tigers purchased his services for four seasons by hitting a three-run double in the first inning to help his new team win its home opener.
Tiger's starting pitcher Phil Coke had a good outing but it wasn't enough as the Kansas City Royals scored early to beat the Detroit Tigers 3-1 on Saturday.
Some poor pitching cost the Detroit Tigers in their first two series of 2011, but they got a much-needed quality start in their opener at Comerica Park.
Seven games is a pretty small sample, but so far it looks like Joaquin Benoit is going to give Detroit good value on the dollar. Make that three years and $15-million-plus.
Vicki Briganti, WWJ-TV Writer / Producer / Editor, shares her story of Opening Day and why it's so important to Detroiters.
Four runs in the first inning made the difference in the game, as Detroit takes their home opener 5-2 over the Kansas City Royals on Friday.
It's opening day in downtown Detroit for the Tigers. The rain didn't stop the fans from coming down and enjoying the festivities.
Off to their best start in three seasons, the Kansas City Royals are enjoying 2011. They're hoping that success continues away from home.
