The Tigers wasted an opportunity to help their playoff odds, going under .500 on the week.

Mon 7/20: Tigers 5 – Mariners 4

Alfredo Simon has not been effective for a while, and his troubles continued in the 2nd inning. The Mariners loaded the bases with one out, and took a 2-1 lead on a deep Mike Zunino 2-run double.

has not been effective for a while, and his troubles continued in the 2nd inning. The Mariners loaded the bases with one out, and took a 2-1 lead on a deep Mike Zunino 2-run double. The Tigers responded in the bottom of the frame thanks to a pair of walks and a 2-run double of their own. With men on first and second and one out, James McCann ripped a ball down the left field line to put the Tigers ahead 3-2.

ripped a ball down the left field line to put the Tigers ahead 3-2. Things did not look promising for the Tigers in the 8th inning, with Jose Iglesias on third base but two outs. However, Ian Kinsler launched a 2-run shot to left for his second homer of the game, giving the Tigers a 5-4 lead.

Tue 7/21: Mariners 11 – Tigers 9

The Tigers did not get off to a strong start, and were already down 5-1 in the 3rd inning. With a man on a and two outs, JD Martinez crushed a ball all the way out to deep, deep center, closing the gap to 5-3.

crushed a ball all the way out to deep, deep center, closing the gap to 5-3. Still down by 2 in the 5th inning, the Tigers jumped ahead by batting around the order. Yoenis Cespedes hit a 2-run homer with no outs, and Andrew Romine and Anthony Gose each recorded a bases-loaded RBI, giving the Tigers a 7-5 lead.

hit a 2-run homer with no outs, and and each recorded a bases-loaded RBI, giving the Tigers a 7-5 lead. Neftali Feliz entered in the 8th inning with a 8-6 lead, but was unable to preserve it. He gave up three singles and a wild pitch before surrendering a grand slam which but the Tigers behind 11-8.

Wed 7/22: Tigers 9 – Mariners 4

With the game scoreless in the 3rd inning, the Tigers scored a run on a walk and a throwing error to make it 1-0, then loaded the bases with just one out. Nick Castellanos launched his first career grand slam deep to left center to put the Tigers up by 5.

launched his first career grand slam deep to left center to put the Tigers up by 5. The score now 5-0 and the bases empty, the Tigers continued their 3rd inning assault with just one out. Jose Iglesias and Ian Kinsler both hit RBI doubles and Rajai Davis brought a run home after another error to make it a 8-0 lead.

and both hit RBI doubles and Rajai Davis brought a run home after another error to make it a 8-0 lead. In the 8th inning the Tigers added a run to go ahead 9-4. Kinsler, Yoenis Cepedes, and Victor Martinez hit consecutive one out singles to give the Tigers some extra breathing room.

Thu 7/23: Mariners 3 – Tigers 2

The Mariners scored in the top of the 1st inning, but the Tigers took the lead in the bottom half. Ian Kinsler and Yoenis Cespedes led off with back-to-back singles, and Victor Martinez doubled them home for an early 2-1 lead.

doubled them home for an early 2-1 lead. Ian Krol began the 12th inning on the mound with the score still tied 2-2. He promptly gave up a single and a double to allow the Mariners to take the lead before exiting with zero outs in the inning.

began the 12th inning on the mound with the score still tied 2-2. He promptly gave up a single and a double to allow the Mariners to take the lead before exiting with zero outs in the inning. The Tigers had at least one man in scoring position in the 7th, 8th, 11th, and 12th innings, but were unable to score any runs. Jefry Marte had a chance to extend the game in the 12th with two on and two out, but grounded out to end the series.

Fri 7/24: Red Sox 2 – Tigers 1

The Tigers got on the board first in the opener, going ahead 1-0 in the 3rd inning. Jose Iglesias led off with a double and moved to third on a groundout, before Ian Kinsler scored him on a single.

led off with a double and moved to third on a groundout, before scored him on a single. The offense did not have many opportunities throughout the game, but the Tigers had a chance to take the lead in the top of the 8th inning. With two outs and the bases empty, Kinsler tripled to deep center, but Yoenis Cespedes struck out to keep the game tied 1-1.

struck out to keep the game tied 1-1. For the second straight night, the Tigers lost a close game in extra innings. In the bottom of the 11th inning, Blaine Hardy allowed a leadoff walk to come all the way around to score after a sac bunt and a single.

Sat 7/25: Tigers 5 – Red Sox 1

After Yoenis Cespedes crushed a homer in the 1st inning, the Tigers tacked on another run in the 2nd. JD Martinez led off with a walk, and advanced to second and then third passed balls and scored on a groundout, putting the Tigers up 2-0.

crushed a homer in the 1st inning, the Tigers tacked on another run in the 2nd. led off with a walk, and advanced to second and then third passed balls and scored on a groundout, putting the Tigers up 2-0. The Red Sox threatened in the bottom of the 2nd inning, but Alfredo Simon was able to keep them off the board. Cespedes threw out David Ortiz at home plate, and Simon stranded a runner at third.

was able to keep them off the board. threw out David Ortiz at home plate, and Simon stranded a runner at third. Victor Martinez and JD led off the 4th inning with singles and moved up to second and third on yet another passed ball. Nick Castellanos drove them both home with a ground-rule double for a 4-0 Tigers lead.

Sun 7/26: Red Sox 11 – Tigers 1

The Red Sox went ahead 1-0 in the 4th inning, but the Tigers got the run back in the 5th. Nick Castellanos hit a home run out to center field for his 10th of the season, tying the game at 1.

hit a home run out to center field for his 10th of the season, tying the game at 1. However, Shane Greene promptly gave up the lead in the bottom of the 5th inning. The first four batters all had hits, including a 3-run homer, and a ground-rule double made it 5-1 Boston.

promptly gave up the lead in the bottom of the 5th inning. The first four batters all had hits, including a 3-run homer, and a ground-rule double made it 5-1 Boston. Kyle Ryan replaced Greene but was unable to be any more effective. He gave up 5 singles in the 5th inning, as the Red Sox scored 3 more runs and took a commanding 8-1 lead.

Ian Kinsler had a nice week, totaling 13 hits including a pair of home runs on Monday. He scored 7 runs and knocked in 5 RBIs, pacing the top of the Tigers batting order.

had a nice week, totaling 13 hits including a pair of home runs on Monday. He scored 7 runs and knocked in 5 RBIs, pacing the top of the Tigers batting order. He started off slowly, but Nick Castellanos has been better offensively as of late. He had a very strong week, clubbing 4 homers and 9 RBIs, while also hitting over .300 and scoring 6 runs.

has been better offensively as of late. He had a very strong week, clubbing 4 homers and 9 RBIs, while also hitting over .300 and scoring 6 runs. Anthony Gose and Rajai Davis were very unimpressive, combining just for one hit. The centerfied duo has sputtered throughout the order and have not had a chance to utilize their speed on the basepaths.

David Price may not make another start with the Tigers, but his efforts have been masterful over the past year. He was excellent in a no decision on Thursday, allowing just 5 hits and 2 runs in 8 IP.

may not make another start with the Tigers, but his efforts have been masterful over the past year. He was excellent in a no decision on Thursday, allowing just 5 hits and 2 runs in 8 IP. Simply put, Shane Greene has been a great disappointment this season. In two starts during the week, Greene allowed 10 runs on 17 hits while only logging 9 innings. His ERA now sits at 6.72.

has been a great disappointment this season. In two starts during the week, Greene allowed 10 runs on 17 hits while only logging 9 innings. His ERA now sits at 6.72. Neftali Feliz was a low-risk add to the struggling bullpen, but he has not shown much promise so far. He was disastrous this week giving up 8 H and 8 R in 2 IP, giving up huge homers in both outings.

UP NEXT & EXPECTED STARTERS

The Tigers continue their road trip with three games in Tampa and four games in Baltimore.

Mon 7/27, 7:10 pm- Sanchez vs. Karns

Tue 7/28, 7:10 pm- Price vs. Odorizzi

Wed 7/29, 12:10 pm- Verlander vs. Archer

Thu 7/30, 7:05 pm- Simon vs. Gonzalez

Fri 7/31, 7:05 pm- Greene vs. Chen

Sat 8/1, 7:05 pm- Sanchez vs. Gausman

Sun 8/2, 1:35 pm- Price vs. Jimenez