Detroit — The Tigers hang around and hang around, and here we are in mid-June and they’re still hanging around. It’s been fun, even fulfilling at times for fans, getting to see younger, faster players.
But reality has a nasty way of intruding, and it’s likely on the way. It was on display Sunday against the Indians, when the Tigers had a chance to win the series, but no real chance in the pitching matchup — Cleveland two-time Cy Young winner Corey Kluber versus rookie spot starter Artie Lewicki
The Indians rolled, 9-2, and expanded their lead to five games over the second-place Tigers (31-36), and yes, it’s unexpectedly weird to talk about the standings more than a third of the way into the season.