Dillon Dingler struggles as Tigers face Royals in series opener

Dillon Dingler is in a significant slump, entering Friday night's game with the Kansas City Royals with just three hits in his last 48 at-bats. With a.063 batting average during this stretch, his performance has dropped significantly since early August, when he was a key contributor for the Detroit Tigers. Dingler has not hit a home run in 12 games, affecting his offensive output and the team's playoff aspirations. He is currently 0-for-4 in the ongoing game, extending his hitting woes to 3-for-52 since August 7.

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