The Tigers Are Winning, And Their 11-Game Hitting Slump From 1901 Is Getting Hard to Ignore

Yo, Seattle! You hear about the wild ride out east? The Detroit Tigers finally broke through, grabbing a 4-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday after getting walked off in Game 1 of their doubleheader. Dillon Dingler launched his team-leading 10th homer, and Kevin McGonigle dropped a two-run single. Manager A.J. Hinch was pumped, talking "good vibes" after losing eight straight and 16 of their last 18. Sounds great, right? Except, hold up. This win comes with a terrifying shadow: the Tigers have recorded seven hits or fewer in their last eleven games, a streak not seen since freaking 1901. Think about that for a second!

Detroit's Bats Are Still Colder Than Alaskan Winter Nights

Seriously, 1901. That stat is brutal. You can feel the frustration from first baseman Spencer Torkelson, even as he talks about getting back in the win column. He said they let Game 1 "sting for about 15 minutes" before refocusing to "go out and win." That's the mindset you need, but man, their bats have been colder than an Alaskan winter night. Clutch hits, or any hits at all, are rarer than sunshine in November sometimes. As Hinch put it, this team has been getting punched in the face, and they're desperate for "good vibes." They'll need them because Tuesday, they kick off a three-game set against the Angels with Keider Montero on the bump. The right-hander is 2-3 with a 3.83 ERA. Last outing, he gave up three runs and a season-high four walks in five innings in a no-decision. He faced the Angels back in 2024, allowing three runs and five hits in five innings. Can he right the ship against an Angels team that's suddenly hot?

The Angels Are 20-34, But Their Momentum Is Real

Meanwhile, over in the American League, the Los Angeles Angels are trying to figure things out themselves. They're actually rolling into Detroit looking for their season-best fourth straight win! After losing nine of their last ten, they just swept Texas in a three-game home series over the weekend. Swept 'em! Sunday's game was a nail-biter, a 2-1 walk-off victory when pinch-runner Donovan Walton scored on an error in the ninth. Manager Kurt Suzuki is hyped about his guys battling, showing "a lot of energy" and playing "together." But let's be real: they still own the worst record in the AL, sitting at a brutal 20-34. Infielder Oswald Peraza sums it up best: "we need more wins." They're sending Jack Kochanowicz to the mound, who's 2-3 with a 4.55 ERA and hasn't snagged a win in his last seven starts. Last time out, he went six innings, giving up three runs on three hits, four walks, and seven strikeouts. He's got a shaky history against the Tigers too, giving up a combined 11 earned runs in eight innings across two losses last season, though he did throw six scoreless against them in 2024. So, when these two teams face off on Tuesday, it's not just another game. The Tigers are fighting to truly break free from that ugly 1901-level slump. Can Montero shut down the Angels and start a real winning streak for Detroit? Or will Kochanowicz finally snap his personal losing streak and keep the Angels' momentum rolling? You know we'll be watching every pitch! Get ready!

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