Detroit — Matthew Boyd’s complete-game, one-hit shutout of the White Sox Sunday gave the Tigers a reprieve from what has been a brutal trend the past three weeks — the starting pitcher getting rocked early.
Perhaps it offered a sliver of hope for next season, as well.
The Tigers have allowed 10 or more runs six times this month and 12 times since the July 31 trade deadline. The pitching staff has allowed more runs (372) and the highest opponent’s average (.299) since the All-Star break.
“I think the 2018 Detroit Tigers, a lot of their success is going to hinge on guys like Matt Boyd and Daniel Norris,” manager Brad Ausmus said.