The Tigers win once at home, but drop games in Detroit and Cincinnati against the Reds.

Mon 6/15: Tigers 6 – Reds 0

Scoreless in the 4th inning, the Tigers took the lead thanks to some poor defense. After a two-out Yoenis Cespedes double, JD Martinez hit a grounder to third that was thrown past first, allowing Cespedes to score.

double, hit a grounder to third that was thrown past first, allowing Cespedes to score. The Tigers poured it on in the 6th inning, increasing the lead to 5-0. Miguel Cabrera knocked in two on a deep double to left field, and JD brought him home on yet another opposite field home run.

knocked in two on a deep double to left field, and brought him home on yet another opposite field home run. Already up 5-0, the Tigers hit three straight singles in the 7th inning to tack on one more run. This time it was Cespedes who drove home Ian Kinsler to put the game out of reach for the Reds.

Tue 6/16: Reds 5 – Tigers 2

Tied 1-1 in the 5th inning, the Reds jumped on Kyle Ryan with back-to-back solo home runs. He was able to get the next three batters out, by the the Reds would not give up the lead for the rest of the game.

with back-to-back solo home runs. He was able to get the next three batters out, by the the Reds would not give up the lead for the rest of the game. The Tigers tried to get the runs back in the bottom of the 5th, loading the bases with two outs. Yoenis Cespedes then drilled a line drive off the pitcher allowing James McCann to score, but Anthony Gose was thrown out at home on a very close play which replay did not overturn.

then drilled a line drive off the pitcher allowing to score, but was thrown out at home on a very close play which replay did not overturn. The Reds were up 4-2 in the 9th inning and added what seemed like an important run. With a man on second, Billy Hamilton hit a grounder to Jose Iglesias who threw the ball off the runner, allowing him to advance all the way in to score.

Wed 6/17: Reds 8 – Tigers 4

Johnny Cueto had handled Miguel Cabrera well until the 6th inning, when he came to the plate with two on and one out. Cabrera ripped a huge 3-run homer to right field which put the Tigers ahead 3-2, right as the rain began to come down.

well until the 6th inning, when he came to the plate with two on and one out. Cabrera ripped a huge 3-run homer to right field which put the Tigers ahead 3-2, right as the rain began to come down. Up 4-3 in the 8th inning, Joba Chamberlain was brought on to preserve the lead. After he got the first two men out, he gave up a double and an unlucky single, allowing the game to be tied at 4.

was brought on to preserve the lead. After he got the first two men out, he gave up a double and an unlucky single, allowing the game to be tied at 4. The Reds had men in scoring position in the 10th, 11th, and 12th innings, including a man that was thrown out at home. Joakim Soria entered in the middle of the 13th inning with men on first and second and just one out. He almost escaped the jam, but unfortunately gave up a walkoff grand slam to Todd Frazier.

Anthony Gose had a decent series, going 4/14 with three runs scored and a couple of stolen bases. He almost added another run, but was called out sliding into home on a very questionable replay review.

had a decent series, going 4/14 with three runs scored and a couple of stolen bases. He almost added another run, but was called out sliding into home on a very questionable replay review. Just another average series for Miguel Cabrera . The slugger went 4/11 with 2 R, 6 RBI, and one very big home run. His season average now sits at .342 with 15 HR and 51 RBI. Is it too early to start talking about another potential triple crown run?

. The slugger went 4/11 with 2 R, 6 RBI, and one very big home run. His season average now sits at .342 with 15 HR and 51 RBI. Is it too early to start talking about another potential triple crown run? Tyler Collins went 1/4 and has hit .275. Unfortunately, the extra OF/DH will be sent down to Toledo as Victor Martinez returns. There is still much reason for optimism with Collins, and he will be spending more time in Detroit in the future.

went 1/4 and has hit .275. Unfortunately, the extra OF/DH will be sent down to Toledo as Victor Martinez returns. There is still much reason for optimism with Collins, and he will be spending more time in Detroit in the future. The struggles continue for Nick Castellanos , as he tallied just two hits in the series. The Tigers do not have many other appealing options at third and are unlikely to make a trade, so Castellanos will have a chance to raise his performance, which has resulted in a disappointing 63 wRC+ so far.

, as he tallied just two hits in the series. The Tigers do not have many other appealing options at third and are unlikely to make a trade, so Castellanos will have a chance to raise his performance, which has resulted in a disappointing 63 wRC+ so far. James McCann also had a rough series, only recording one hit. However, there is much more leniency with his situation, as he is still very young and still growing. He also has been impressive defensively, evidenced by his throwing out of the very speedy Billy Hamilton on a steal attempt.

Anibal Sanchez was excellent for the second straight start, throwing the Tigers second complete game in four gays. Sanchez allowed only two hits all game and struck out seven batters in a very strong complete game shutout.

was excellent for the second straight start, throwing the Tigers second complete game in four gays. Sanchez allowed only two hits all game and struck out seven batters in a very strong complete game shutout. Things were looking good for Kyle Ryan until he ran into trouble in the 5th inning. He ended up pitching 6-1/3 innings and surrendering four runs on five hits, three of which were homers.

until he ran into trouble in the 5th inning. He ended up pitching 6-1/3 innings and surrendering four runs on five hits, three of which were homers. Normally sharp, Alex Wilson was not great in the series, giving up five hits and a run in three innings. He also allowed and inherited runner to score on Tuesday night.

was not great in the series, giving up five hits and a run in three innings. He also allowed and inherited runner to score on Tuesday night. David Price likely was not going to throw his third straight complete game, but he definitely should have pitched more than five innings. His rain-shortened start ended with him striking out six while allowing two runs on four hits.

likely was not going to throw his third straight complete game, but he definitely should have pitched more than five innings. His rain-shortened start ended with him striking out six while allowing two runs on four hits. Joba Chamberlain and Joakim Soria have been the relievers of choice at the end of games, but neither were great against the Reds. The two combined for 6 H and 4 R in just 2 IP, striking out just one batter.

UP NEXT & EXPECTED STARTERS

The Tigers head to New York for three games against the Yankees.

Fri 6/15, 7:05 pm- Verlander vs. Warren

Sat 6/16, 7:15 pm- Simon vs. Tanaka

Sun 6/17, 1:05 pm- Sanchez vs. Eovaldi