Tigers vs. Blue Jays: Can Detroit Turn the Tide at Comerica Park?

The Tigers are set to face off against the Blue Jays at Comerica Park on May 24, 2024, at 10:40 PM UTC. As the Tigers prepare for this home game, they will be looking to reverse their recent fortunes and put up a strong performance in front of their fans.

Analyzing the past few games, it's clear that the Tigers have struggled both offensively and defensively. In their last three outings against Kansas City Royals, they managed only three runs per game while allowing an average of eight runs per game. Their batting average has been below .200 in these games, indicating significant struggles at the plate.

On offense, Detroit's hitters have shown some inconsistency. Over these games, they've had difficulty stringing hits together and capitalizing on scoring opportunities. The team’s slugging percentage has been low due to a lack of extra-base hits and home runs. With runners in scoring position (RISP), they’ve hit just .286 but left many runners stranded.

Defensively, errors have also been a concern for Detroit with multiple fielding mistakes contributing to unearned runs for their opponents. The pitching staff has faced challenges as well; starters have posted high earned run averages (ERA) while bullpen performances haven’t provided much relief either.

Comerica Park’s dimensions could play a role in this matchup as it is known for being pitcher-friendly due to its deep outfield fences which might help contain Toronto's power hitters. However, it also means that Detroit’s pitchers need to maintain control and avoid giving free passes through walks or errors.

Fans can catch all the action live on BSDET as Tigers look to leverage home-field advantage against Blue Jays on May 24th at 10:40 PM UTC from Comerica Park in Detroit.