The Detroit Tigers scored 21 runs in their past two games at Comerica Park, winning back-to-back matchups with the Texas Rangers to split the series. For the first time this season, the Tigers scored at least five runs in consecutive games.
Then, the Tigers traveled to Fenway Park.
A date with the Boston Red Sox reminded the Tigers of their reality: The recent offensive surge, a product of quality plate appearances throughout the lineup, was much needed, but the Tigers aren't close to climbing out of the hole they dug.
The Tigers lost, 5-2, to the Red Sox in Monday's three-game series opener, with the offense producing 10 hits and one walk against five pitchers.