Tigers struggle offensively in 3-1 defeat to Nationals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 1:23 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
The Detroit Tigers faced a 3-1 loss against the Washington Nationals on September 22 at Comerica Park. Despite a solid six-inning performance from Drew Anderson, who allowed three runs mostly due to CJ Abrams' two home runs, the Tigers managed just seven hits. Their only run came in the sixth inning with a wild pitch from Jackson Kent. Elimination from playoff contention prompted the Tigers to start younger players, limiting offensive production.
- •Drew Anderson pitched six innings, yielding three runs against the Nationals.
- •CJ Abrams hit two home runs, contributing all runs scored off Anderson.
- •Tigers scored once in the bottom of the sixth on a wild pitch.
- •Detroit's offense was hindered, going 0 for 5 with runners in scoring position.
- •Tigers eliminated from playoff contention, focusing on younger players.
- 1:23 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers' offense stalls in 3-1 loss to Nationals
"After putting up nine runs in the series opener, the Tigers’ offense didn’t get started in this one.
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