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Will Comerica Park Witness the Tigers' Resurgence Against the Dodgers?

As the Detroit Tigers prepare to host the Los Angeles Dodgers at Comerica Park, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent upswing in performance. The upcoming game, scheduled for July 13th at 1:10 PM EDT, promises an exciting clash and will be broadcast on SportsNet LA.


Sep 20, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Mookie Betts (50) hits a double in the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Analyzing the Tigers' performance in their last few outings reveals a team that's finding its rhythm. Despite a challenging season, recent games have shown promising signs of improvement. In their latest match against the Cleveland Guardians, the Tigers secured a narrow victory with a final score of 5-4. This win was characterized by solid hitting statistics, including a .250 batting average and an impressive .976 OPS (On-base Plus Slugging), highlighting their ability to get on base and hit for power.


The pitching staff has also shown signs of steadiness. The bullpen managed an ERA (Earned Run Average) of 3.00 over three innings pitched in their last outing, demonstrating effective relief pitching which could be crucial against a strong Dodgers lineup.


Sep 20, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Detroit Tigers right fielder Kerry Carpenter (30) slides into home plate to beat a throw to Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes (15) to score in the eighth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Fielding has been another area where the Tigers have excelled recently; they maintained a perfect fielding percentage in their last game with no errors committed. This defensive reliability will be essential as they face off against the Dodgers' potent offense.


Comerica Park has always been known for its expansive outfield which can benefit both pitchers and hitters depending on their style of play. For pitchers who induce lots of fly balls, this can result in more outs rather than home runs due to the park's dimensions. Hitters who excel at finding gaps could see extra-base hits thanks to these same dimensions.


Sep 20, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Detroit Tigers shortstop Zach McKinstry (39) throws to first base in the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

With these factors in mind, fans attending or tuning into this mid-July game should expect competitive baseball from both teams. The Tigers have shown resilience and improvement across several areas that could make this matchup more evenly matched than anticipated.


Remember to catch all the action live from Comerica Park on July 13th at 1:10 PM EDT on SportsNet LA as Detroit looks to build upon its recent successes against one of baseball's perennial powerhouses.

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