Seattle — A look of utter incredulity swept across manager Brad Ausmus’ face.
The Tigers had just been swept out of Seattle Thursday night, losing the finale 9-6. It was their sixth straight loss, their longest skid since May of 2016, and 11th of the last 14. They’ve fallen eight games under .500.
Ausmus was asked if it felt like the season was teetering on the brink.
“The season is over and we’ve got 90 games left,” he said. “That’s almost funny. No one is cashing in their chips.”
That seems to be the prevailing sentiment in the clubhouse.