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Detroit Tigers, Game 19: One thing I loved, one thing I didn't
TL;DR
The Detroit Tigers won 10-9 against the Royals, ending a streak of starting pitchers allowing one run or fewer. Keider Montero pitched well, going into the sixth inning despite the streak ending.
Key points
- Detroit Tigers won 10-9 against the Royals
- Keider Montero pitched into the sixth inning
- Tigers' starting pitchers had a 1.88 ERA over last seven starts
- Streak of allowing one run or fewer ended
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Detroit — The News' Tony Paul gives his quick takes on the Tigers' 10-9 win over the Royals on Thursday:
One thing I loved
The Tigers' streak of starting pitchers allowing one run or fewer came to an end Thursday, even though Keider Montero was decent enough in working into the sixth inning.
Here's a look at the Tigers' last seven starts, a span in which the rotation has a 1.88 ERA.
- Thursday, April 9: Jack Flaherty, vs. Twins — 5.2 IP, 5H, 1 ER, 6 SO, 3 BB
- Friday, April 10: Keider Montero, vs. Marlins — 6 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 7 SO, 1 BB
- Saturday, April 11: Casey Mize, vs. Marlins — 5.2 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 5 SO, 1 BB
- Sunday, April 12: Tarik Skubal, vs. Marlins — 6.2 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 7 SO, 2 BB
- Tuesday, April 14: Framber Valdez, vs. Royals — 7 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 SO, 2 BB
- Wednesday, April 15: Flaherty, vs. Royals — 6 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 7 SO, 3 BB
- Thursday, April 16: Montero, vs. Royals — 6 IP, 7 H, 4 ER, 5 SO, 0 BB
Of course, the starters have had a little help from their friends, like third baseman Kevin McGonigle, who showed off his to start things off in the series finale. ( in center field and in left field also had nice defensive plays Thursday.)
Q&A
What was the final score of the Tigers vs. Royals game?
The final score was 10-9 in favor of the Detroit Tigers.
Who was the starting pitcher for the Tigers in this game?
Keider Montero was the starting pitcher for the Tigers.
What was the Tigers' starting pitchers' ERA before this game?
Before this game, the Tigers' starting pitchers had a combined ERA of 1.88 over their last seven starts.
Did the Tigers' streak of allowing one run or fewer end in this game?
Yes, the Tigers' streak of starting pitchers allowing one run or fewer ended in this game.