How bad luck and worse execution has Tigers 11 games under .500
The Detroit Tigers have suffered some bad luck in their six-game losing streak, but also have failed to capitalize on big opportunities.
It's the little things right now for the Detroit Tigers . And all the little things are adding up to losses. The Tigers fell 3-1 to the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday, May 21, to finish off a four-game sweep and mark their season-high sixth loss in a row.
It was a familiar type of loss, with the Tigers wasting a solid performance from their starting pitcher with little production from a struggling lineup. Five of their six losses during the streak have come with the Tigers allowing four runs or fewer: Losing 2-1 in 10 innings to the Toronto Blue Jays on May 16. Losing 4-1 to the Jays the very next day.
Falling 4-3 to the Guardians on May 19. Losing 3-2 in 10 innings (again) to the Guardians on Wednesday. Thursday's 3-1 affair, the latest low-scoring loss.
Tigers manager A. J. Hinch correctly pointed out that a lot of these games were winnable, but that the Tigers haven't been stacking positive outcomes to lead to runs.
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