The formula is simple when healthy:
Gleyber Torres (.396 OBP) & Kevin McGonigle (.390 OBP) at the top of the order gives the Tigers opportunities to drive runners in.
While Torres was out, the players filling those top-of-order spots managed just a .268 OBP.
The difference is everything. #DNMW
The Tigers are 3-0 to start June
Detroit hosts both Seattle and Minnesota for a 3 game series before heading to Cleveland where we may see the return of Tarik Skubal #DNMW
Jake Rogers did not to challenge what may have been strike three. #DNNW
Rogers has challenged only 0.8% of โchallengeableโ pitches (86th out of 87 catchers)