The Tigers endured another horrific series in LA, dropping all four games against the Angels.

Thu 5/28: Angels 12 – Tigers 2

Down 3-0 in the 3rd inning, the Tigers loaded the bases with two outs thanks to a single and two walks. CJ Wilson then hit Miguel Cabrera to bring in a run, but struck out Yoenis Cespedes to end the threat.

to bring in a run, but struck out to end the threat. Buck Farmer allowed the first four batters to reach in the 6th inning and was replaced by Angel Nesbitt . Entering the game with the bases loaded and no outs, Nesbitt induced three groundouts, but still allowed two runs to score, increasing the Tigers deficit to 7-1.

allowed the first four batters to reach in the 6th inning and was replaced by . Entering the game with the bases loaded and no outs, Nesbitt induced three groundouts, but still allowed two runs to score, increasing the Tigers deficit to 7-1. When Tom Gorzelanny came on in the 7th inning, the game was essentially out of reach, but he made the Tigers task even more difficult. He allowed two walks, a single, and a grand slam to give the Angels a 12-1 lead.

Fri 5/29: Angels 2 – Tigers 0

Anibal Sanchez loaded the bases with just one out in the 4th inning. He then had a routine grounder bobbled by the usually sure-handed Ian Kinsler , allowing a run to score. He recovered well and got the next batter to hit into a double play, but only after the Angels went ahead 1-0.

loaded the bases with just one out in the 4th inning. He then had a routine grounder bobbled by the usually sure-handed , allowing a run to score. He recovered well and got the next batter to hit into a double play, but only after the Angels went ahead 1-0. It took until the 5th inning for the Tigers to get their first hit, a JD Martinez single. JD eventually made it to third after a single and a groundout, but would not advance any further, keeping the Tigers scoreless.

single. JD eventually made it to third after a single and a groundout, but would not advance any further, keeping the Tigers scoreless. The Tigers did not have many opportunities to score, but after a Miguel Cabrera intentional walk, they had a great chance in the 8th inning. Unfortunately, Yoenis Cespedes struck out with the bases loaded for the second straight night, keeping the Tigers down 2-0.

Sat 5/30: Angels 8 – Tigers 6

With two outs in the 2nd inning, Albert Pujols homered off of Shane Greene . It was already the fifth homer given up by Greene in the game, a remarkable feat considering he recorded just five outs. The Tigers were down big early, 7-1.

. It was already the fifth homer given up by Greene in the game, a remarkable feat considering he recorded just five outs. The Tigers were down big early, 7-1. In the 3rd inning, the Tigers tried to claw back, starting the inning off with two singles. Ian Kinsler then grounded into an all too familiar double play, before Miguel Cabrera hit a double to center to give the Tigers their second run.

then grounded into an all too familiar double play, before hit a double to center to give the Tigers their second run. The Tigers got a bit of a rally going in the 8th inning, tightening the game to 8-5 after a Tyler Collins groundout and a James McCann double. However, it wasn’t enough to overcome the earlier Angels homers.

Sun 5/31: Angels 4 – Tigers 2

After being behind the whole series, the Tigers finally scored first on Sunday. JD Martinez hit an infield single, Tyler Collins doubled, and James McCann got the RBI with a sacrifice fly as the Tigers went ahead 1-0.

hit an infield single, doubled, and got the RBI with a sacrifice fly as the Tigers went ahead 1-0. Miguel Cabrera led off the 6th inning with a single and advanced to second on a passed ball. Yoenis Cespedes then hit a grounder to second that was thrown past the first baseman which allowed Cabrera to score, tying the game 2-2.

led off the 6th inning with a single and advanced to second on a passed ball. then hit a grounder to second that was thrown past the first baseman which allowed Cabrera to score, tying the game 2-2. David Price left in the 8th inning with two outs and the bases loaded. Joba Chamberlain got a groundball that was fielded by Ian Kinsler, but he ended up in centerfield as two runs scored, putting the Angels ahead 4-2.

Anthony Gose has been a great spark at the top of the lineup this season, but he was not very effective this series. He had just one hit and scored only once.

has been a great spark at the top of the lineup this season, but he was not very effective this series. He had just one hit and scored only once. The slump continued for Ian Kinsler , as he went 2/13 against the Angels. He also committed a rare defensive mistake that allowed a key run to score on Friday.

, as he went 2/13 against the Angels. He also committed a rare defensive mistake that allowed a key run to score on Friday. Brad Ausmus moved Yoenis Cespedes to the clean-up spot in the order, but he was unable to produce when it counted most. Cespedes did hit a homer in the series, but could not knock in any RBIs in three bases loaded opportunities.

to the clean-up spot in the order, but he was unable to produce when it counted most. Cespedes did hit a homer in the series, but could not knock in any RBIs in three bases loaded opportunities. Moved behind Cespedes, JD Martinez hit a cool 6/14 during the series. The recent weeks have been up and down for JD, who now sits at 122 wRC+ and 1.2 fWAR.

hit a cool 6/14 during the series. The recent weeks have been up and down for JD, who now sits at 122 wRC+ and 1.2 fWAR. The Tigers offense has been dry, but James McCann continues to do his job, adding three hits and driving in two runs. Ausmus continues to show a lot of faith in McCann, whose average is for the year is .278.

continues to do his job, adding three hits and driving in two runs. Ausmus continues to show a lot of faith in McCann, whose average is for the year is .278. It is safe to say that Jose Iglesias is back to pre-injury form. He went 5/13 in the series on top of his always stellar defense which included another highlight reel play.

Buck Farmer had a rough first outing with the Tigers this season, ultimately responsible for seven runs. His 9 H and 2 HR allowed in 5 IP was less than ideal and did not give the Tigers any opportunity to win the game.

had a rough first outing with the Tigers this season, ultimately responsible for seven runs. His 9 H and 2 HR allowed in 5 IP was less than ideal and did not give the Tigers any opportunity to win the game. Usually sharp, Tom Gorzelanny was surprisingly subpar on Thursday. He allowed five runs to score, and gave up two hits (including a homer) and two walks, while only recording two outs. He now has a 5.06 ERA and 1.56 WHIP on the season.

was surprisingly subpar on Thursday. He allowed five runs to score, and gave up two hits (including a homer) and two walks, while only recording two outs. He now has a 5.06 ERA and 1.56 WHIP on the season. Anibal Sanchez bounced back from some recent rough outings, only allowing two runs in seven innings. He did allow another home run, though, bringing his total to 12 on the year after just 13 during the last two seasons combined.

bounced back from some recent rough outings, only allowing two runs in seven innings. He did allow another home run, though, bringing his total to 12 on the year after just 13 during the last two seasons combined. It was a start for the ages, but unfortunately for Shane Greene , not in a positive way. He gave up five homers and seven runs in just 1-2/3 IP, shooting his FIP- up to 115.

, not in a positive way. He gave up five homers and seven runs in just 1-2/3 IP, shooting his FIP- up to 115. Alex Wilson was excellent in relief of Greene, pitching 3-2/3 innings without allowing a baserunner. He has been a very important piece in the Tigers bullpen this season, and has provided some much needed innings.

was excellent in relief of Greene, pitching 3-2/3 innings without allowing a baserunner. He has been a very important piece in the Tigers bullpen this season, and has provided some much needed innings. David Price had a final line of 8 H, 4BB, and 4 ER in 7-2/3 IP, but two of those runs were charged to him after he left the game. Overall, he had a solid outing, but ultimately he could not escape the 8th inning jam.

UP NEXT & EXPECTED STARTERS

The Tigers take on the Athletics again, this time at Comerica.

Tue 6/2, 7:08 pm- Simon vs. Graveman

Wed 6/3, 7:08 pm- Farmer vs. Gray

Thu 6/4, 1:08 pm- Sanchez vs. Hahn