Detroit Tigers, Game 12: One thing I loved, one thing I didn't

The News contributor Andrew Graham gives his quick takes on the Tigers' 8-6 loss to the Twins on Wednesday : One thing I loved A catcher bringing the lumber. Dillon Dingler came through at the plate for Detroit on Wednesday night, tallying three hits and an RBI, helping to fuel a rally that ultimately fell short as the Tigers played from a 6-0 hole after the first inning. It’s a good sign for Dingler, who had been hitless in his last three outings.

And Wednesday’s outing is Dingler’s first three-hit game of the 2026 season. Dingler is a steady presence behind the plate for Detroit and has a laser beam of an arm. When he shows up as a hitter, few can affect the game quite like he can.

The Tigers are chipping away here in the 7th 👀 📺: FS1 pic. twitter. com/2BajoHQQcj — FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) April 9, 2026 One thing I didn’t Yesterday and today, the Tigers’ top pitchers started on the mound with reigning back-to-back Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal pitching Tuesday and Framber Valdez, who arrived in Detroit this offseason on a big-time free agent deal, starting Wednesday.

The lefties gave up 12 runs on 18 hits and four walks over 9. 2 combined innings as Detroit lost both games. Valdez got shellacked early on Wednesday, giving up six runs in the bottom of the first inning.