Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Tigers Seek Home Winning Streak Extension Against Nationals
The Detroit Tigers are playing the Washington Nationals on Tuesday.
Detroit won the first game of the series 9-2.
The Tigers hit three home runs in that game.
Javier Baez, Ben Malgeri and Spencer Torkelson hit those home runs.
Detroit was recently eliminated from postseason contention.
The team may use the remaining games to give younger players more playing time.
Drew Anderson will pitch for Detroit, while Jackson Kent will pitch for Washington.
Kevin McGonigle is expected to return to Detroit’s lineup.
Detroit defeated Washington 9-2 Monday in the series opener at Comerica Park.
Javier Baez, Ben Malgeri and Spencer Torkelson hit Detroit home runs.
Drew Anderson will start for Detroit against Washington starter Jackson Kent.
Detroit enters Tuesday 74-83, while Washington is 73-84.
Kevin McGonigle is expected to return near the top of Detroit’s lineup.
- Who
- The Detroit Tigers and Washington Nationals.
- What
- The teams will play the second game of a three-game series.
- When
- Tuesday at 6:40 p.m. EDT.
- Where
- Comerica Park in Detroit.
- Why
- Detroit is seeking another home victory after winning Monday’s opener, while Washington is trying to end a two-game losing streak.
- Series score
- Detroit leads the series 1-0 after a 9-2 victory Monday.
- Detroit record
- 74-83 overall and 40-36 at home.
- Washington record
- 73-84 overall and 36-43 on the road.
- Detroit starter
- Drew Anderson: 5-6 record, 3.62 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 109 strikeouts in 102 innings.
- Washington starter
- Jackson Kent: 1-4 record, 6.40 ERA, 1.76 WHIP and 27 strikeouts in 32.1 innings.
- Detroit leader
- Riley Greene leads Detroit with a .284 batting average and 21 home runs.
- Washington leader
- CJ Abrams leads Washington with 31 home runs and 99 RBIs.