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Detroit Tigers, Game 34: One thing I loved, one thing I didn't
TL;DR
The Detroit Tigers won 5-1 against the Rangers, capitalizing on Kumar Rocker's struggles with baserunners. Wenceel Perez and Kevin McGonigle stole bases and scored, contributing to the team's victory.
Key points
- Detroit Tigers won 5-1 against Texas Rangers
- Tigers exploited Kumar Rocker's struggles with baserunners
- Wenceel Perez and Kevin McGonigle stole bases
- Both players scored on two-out hits
- Gleyber Torres contributed with a hit
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The News' Tony Paul gives his quick takes on the Tigers' 5-1 victory over the Rangers on Saturday:
One thing I loved
The Tigers certainly did their homework in preparation for Rangers starter Kumar Rocker, and it wasn't just about studying his pitches and pitch tendencies. They also knew all about his big woes holding baserunners, and the Tigers wasted no time in taking full advantage.
In the second inning, Wenceel Perez and Kevin McGonigle got massive jumps and stole second base easily, both running on the first pitch. They then each scored on two-out hits, Perez on McGonigle's single (swinging 3-0 again), and McGonigle on Gleyber Torres' single, boosting Detroit's lead to 5-0.
The Tigers are last in the American League in stolen bases (13), and second-to-last in the majors. But they knew Rocker has never held a runner in his major-league career.
Baserunners, unbelievably, are now 17-for-17 against Rocker, a 100% success rate on stolen bases:
- 2024: 1-for-1
- 2025: 11-for-11
- 2026: 5-for-5
On Derby Day, Colt Keith later stole a base and Perez stole another, giving the Tigers four steals — their most in a game this season — as they clawed back to .500 (17-17). They last stole three bases in a game in May 2023.
One thing I didn't
The injuries really are starting to pile up for the Tigers, who already had lost five players to the IL this season entering Saturday (, , , and ), then before Saturday's game. Then, in the fourth inning.
Q&A
What was the final score of the Tigers vs. Rangers game?
The Detroit Tigers defeated the Texas Rangers with a final score of 5-1.
Who stole bases during the Tigers' victory over the Rangers?
Wenceel Perez and Kevin McGonigle both stole bases during the game.
What did the Tigers exploit in Kumar Rocker's pitching?
The Tigers took advantage of Kumar Rocker's difficulties in holding baserunners.
How did the Tigers score their runs against the Rangers?
The Tigers scored runs through two-out hits from McGonigle and Gleyber Torres after stealing bases.