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Tigers' Struggles Deepen: Jansen Falters, Dingler Muted
6 Sep
Summary
- Detroit lost 14 of 17 regular-season games to Cleveland since last September.
- Kenley Jansen has allowed 50% of inherited runners to score recently.
- Tigers have a poor 19-45 record in games decided by two runs or fewer.
The Detroit Tigers are experiencing a prolonged period of poor performance, having lost 16 of their last 21 games. This skid includes a difficult stretch against the Cleveland Guardians, where Detroit lost 14 of 17 regular-season matchups since last September.
Key contributors are underperforming, notably closer Kenley Jansen, who has struggled in high-leverage situations. Jansen has allowed 50% of his inherited runners to score, impacting the Tigers' ability to close out games. Offensively, Dillon Dingler has not provided power, entering the current series with a long home run drought, which has hampered the team's ability to win close contests.
The Tigers have played an alarming 64 games decided by two runs or fewer, holding a league-worst 19-45 record in such situations. This, combined with offensive and pitching inconsistencies, paints a challenging picture for their postseason aspirations.
