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Tigers Tighten Grip on AL as Giants’ Bats Go Silent Again

The San Francisco Giants arrived in Detroit with playoff aspirations and a pitching staff that could hang with anyone. But after dropping back-to-back 3-1 games to the AL-leading Tigers, the story is no longer about what the Giants can do—it’s about what they can’t.


Detroit, meanwhile, is proving that last year’s late-season surge was no fluke. With a deep lineup, a bullpen that locks things down, and a rotation that’s finally healthy, the Tigers are playing like a team that expects to be in October.


Wednesday’s series finale isn’t just about avoiding a sweep—it’s about the Giants finding their identity before the season starts slipping away.





📅 Game Info

  • Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2025

  • Time: 1:10 PM ET

  • Location: Comerica Park, Detroit, MI


The Tigers are on a three-game winning streak and have won 7 of their last 10, sitting comfortably atop the AL Central. The Giants have lost 4 of their last 5, and their offense is averaging just 2.3 runs per game over that span.

This isn’t just a bad stretch—it’s a crisis.



🧩 Key Player Spotlights

San Francisco Giants

  • Wilmer FloresFlores remains one of the few bright spots in the Giants’ lineup. He drove in the team’s only run in Tuesday’s loss and continues to lead the team in home runs (10) and RBIs (44).

  • Willy AdamesThe Giants’ $182 million man is in a two-month slump that no one can explain. He went 0-for-4 on Tuesday and is now hitting .231 with a .308 OBP. The pressure is mounting, and the boos are getting louder.


Detroit Tigers

  • Riley GreeneGreene is becoming the heart of the Tigers’ offense. He had three hits and two RBIs on Tuesday, raising his average to .280. He’s hitting .353 over his last 10 games and is a constant threat at the plate.

  • Wenceel PérezIn his first game back from the IL, Pérez homered in his first at-bat of the season. It’s the kind of spark that championship teams get from their depth.



📈 Recent Trends & Team Dynamics

Giants:The offense is in free fall. They’ve scored more than four runs just once in their last 10 games. Manager Bob Melvin was ejected on Tuesday after arguing balls and strikes—a sign of mounting frustration.

Tigers:Detroit is clicking on all cylinders. They’ve won three straight and are 19-8 at home. Their bullpen has been lights out, and their lineup is deep and dangerous.



⚔️ Tactical Matchup Breakdown

The Tigers’ balanced attack is overwhelming the Giants’ pitching. Detroit is getting contributions up and down the lineup, while San Francisco is relying on a few hot bats. The Giants’ starters are keeping them in games, but the bullpen is being overworked, and the offense isn’t providing any cushion.

On Wednesday, the Giants will send Landen Roupp (3-3, 3.63 ERA) to the mound against the Tigers’ Jackson Jobe (4-1, 4.06 ERA). Roupp has thrown 12 scoreless innings over his last two starts, while Jobe has a 2.70 ERA and 15 strikeouts over his last three.



🧠 Curiosities, Fun Facts & Observations

  • The Tigers have the best record in the American League and are 71-39 over their last 110 games dating back to August 2024.

  • The Giants’ bullpen leads MLB with a 2.56 ERA, but it’s being wasted by an offense that can’t score.

  • Wenceel Pérez’s home run on Tuesday was his first at-bat of the season after returning from the IL.



🏟️ Home/Away Factors & Atmosphere

Comerica Park has been a fortress for the Tigers, who are 19-8 at home. The Giants, meanwhile, are 14-15 on the road and have struggled to score away from Oracle Park. The crowd in Detroit is energized, and the Tigers are feeding off that energy.



🧮 Supporting Stats

  • Giants:

    • Team ERA: 3.25 (3rd in MLB)

    • Runs per game: 4.4

    • Batting average: .231

    • Home runs: 54

  • Tigers:

    • Team ERA: 3.27 (4th in MLB)

    • Runs per game: 5.1

    • Batting average: .253

    • Home runs: 64



🧾 Final Takeaway: Who Has the Edge?

The Tigers are the better team right now—plain and simple. They’re getting contributions from everyone, their pitching is solid, and they’re playing with confidence. The Giants, on the other hand, are searching for answers. Their offense is broken, and their pitching staff is being asked to do too much.

Unless the Giants can find a spark—and fast—they’re going to get swept. The Tigers are rolling, and they’re not showing any signs of slowing down.


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