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The Detroit Tigers defeated the Kansas City Royals 9-4, with Matt Boyd throwing a good game and clutch hits from Javier Báez, Zack Short, and Eric Haase. Left-hander Tarik Skubal made another rehab start for the Toledo Mud Hens, throwing 52 pitches and allowing two hits and a walk, striking out four along the way. The Tigers will face the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.
The Detroit Tigers had an eight-run lead and a no-hitter going into the sixth inning against the Washington Nationals, but things quickly fell apart as the Nationals scored six runs in the sixth and seventh innings. Despite the collapse, the Tigers held on for an 8-6 win, with Alex Lange earning the save. Javier Baez had a strong game for the Tigers, while Matt Boyd's no-hit bid was spoiled in the sixth inning.
The Detroit Tigers defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 in the series opener, with Matt Boyd pitching a quality outing and Nick Maton hitting a three-run homer. The Tigers had a scare in the third inning but managed to hold on to their lead. Boyd had eight strikeouts and allowed two solo home runs. The Tigers added another run in the fifth inning and their bullpen held off the Brewers' offense. The Tigers now stand at 8-13 on the season.
Kerry Carpenter hit a walk-off homer to give the Detroit Tigers a 4-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians in the first game of a doubleheader. Matt Boyd had a classic start, cruising through the first three innings before falling apart in the fourth. The Tigers' offense was led by Carpenter and Nick Maton, but it was Carpenter who came through in the clutch with his third walk-off hit in as many games. The win was the Tigers' fourth straight.
Spring training data can be misleading, but some players have shown promising performances that could translate into success in the regular season. Pitchers Clarke Schmidt, Reid Detmers, JT Brubaker, and Matt Boyd have all shown improvements in their pitches and strikeout rates, while Darick Hall has displayed impressive power potential. Michael Conforto, who missed the entire previous season, has also shown signs of being a strong hitter again. However, it's important to approach these players with caution and not overreact to small sample sizes.