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Dillon Dingler
Detroit Tigers • #13 • C
Dillon Dingler's 2 Hits Lift Tigers Over Twins
In the Detroit Tigers' 3-0 win over the Minnesota Twins, Dillon Dingler contributed with two hits in four at-bats.
What It Means
In the Tigers' 3-0 victory, Dillon Dingler made his presence felt with a pair of hits across four at-bats. He added a strikeout to his stat line, maintaining a .272 batting average on the season.
Dingler’s two hits contributed to his season total of 61 hits in 224 at-bats. With no active hitting streak, his OPS sits at .731, showing his consistent contribution to the lineup.

Kerry Carpenter
Detroit Tigers • #30 • RF
Detroit Tigers' Carpenter Homers In Win Over Twins
Kerry Carpenter powered the Detroit Tigers to a 3-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins with a home run, a triple, and two RBIs.
What It Means
Kerry Carpenter's bat was the difference in Detroit's 3-0 win over the Twins, as he tallied both a home run and a triple. This performance marked the second consecutive game in which Carpenter has gone deep, extending his current home run streak.
For the 2025 season, Carpenter has hit 16 home runs and driven in 32 runs over 78 games. His recent form has been impressive with a .444 average over the past three games, contributing significantly to the Tigers' offense.

Tarik Skubal
Detroit Tigers • #29 • SP
13 Strikeouts Tarik Skubal Leads Tigers To 3-0 Win Over Twins
Tarik Skubal dominated on the mound, striking out 13 batters over 7 innings without allowing an earned run, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 3-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
What It Means
Tarik Skubal's performance extended his streak of scoring 32+ FanDuel points to 12 consecutive games. His dominance was supported by a near-perfect WHIP of 0.83 for the season.
The Tigers' 3-0 victory over the Twins marks Skubal's 10th win in 17 starts this season. Over 109 innings, he has amassed 138 strikeouts with an ERA of 2.15.

Riley Greene
Detroit Tigers • #31 • CF
Home Run Powers Riley Greene's Tigers Past Twins 3-0
Riley Greene powered the Detroit Tigers to a 3-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins with a home run, one RBI, and a run scored.
What It Means
Riley Greene's performance against the Twins helped secure a 3-0 win for the Tigers. Greene, who hit a home run in the game, is now on a streak of hitting home runs in two consecutive games.
For the 2025 season, Greene has 19 home runs and 63 RBIs over 83 games. His current batting average stands at .296, with an OPS of .887, reflecting his consistent presence at the plate.

Will Vest
Detroit Tigers • #19 • RP
Will Vest Records Save as Tigers Shut Out Twins 3-0
Will Vest secured the save as the Detroit Tigers blanked the Minnesota Twins 3-0, throwing a clean inning with one strikeout.
What It Means
Will Vest added another save to his season totals as the Tigers defeated the Twins 3-0. His performance on the mound included one strikeout in his inning of work.
Vest now has 13 saves on the season with a WHIP of 0.95 over 38 innings. His K/9 rate stands at 9.9, contributing to his 42 strikeouts this year.

Kerry Carpenter
Detroit Tigers • #30 • RF
Kerry Carpenter Hamstring Injury Leaves Status Uncertain For Tigers
Kerry Carpenter is day-to-day with a hamstring injury and may not play for the Tigers.
What It Means
Kerry Carpenter has been producing solid numbers this season for the Detroit Tigers. He has played in 78 games and has a batting average of .257. Carpenter has recorded 16 home runs and 32 RBIs, demonstrating his ability to contribute offensively. In recent games, he has hit home runs in two straight games.
This season, Carpenter's performance at home and away has been notable. At home, he has maintained a batting average of .285 with 8 home runs in 37 games. On the road, his average drops to .242, but he still has hit 8 home runs. The Tigers face the Washington Nationals next, but it is uncertain if Carpenter will be in the lineup due to his injury status.

Jonah Bride
Minnesota Twins • #31 • 1B
Jonah Bride Designated For Assignment by Minnesota Twins on June 29, 2025
Jonah Bride has been designated for assignment by the Minnesota Twins, impacting their roster depth at third base.
What It Means
The Twins have made a roster move involving a player at third base. This change comes after he played 44 games this season, starting 26 of them.
His batting average for the season is .173, with 19 hits in 110 at-bats. Over his last 10 games, he hit .095, showing a decline in performance.

Austin Barnes
Los Angeles Dodgers • #15 • C
Austin Barnes Signs With San Francisco Giants After Leaving Los Angeles Dodgers
Austin Barnes has signed with the San Francisco Giants, leaving the Los Angeles Dodgers.
What It Means
The move to the Giants follows 11 years with the Dodgers. His last season with the Dodgers included 13 games, with a .214 batting average and 9 hits in 42 at-bats.
The Giants will play their next game against the Diamondbacks on June 30, 2025. The game will be held at Chase Field, starting at 9:40 PM.

Lars Nootbaar
St. Louis Cardinals • #21 • LF
Lars Nootbaar Uncertain for Cardinals Due to Ribs Injury
Lars Nootbaar is uncertain to play for the St. Louis Cardinals due to a ribs injury.
What It Means
Lars Nootbaar has been an important player for the St. Louis Cardinals this season. He has played in 78 games, starting 75 of them. He has a batting average of .227 with 11 home runs and 35 RBIs.
In his last five games, Nootbaar has hit three home runs. Despite a challenging stretch, his on-base percentage is .273 over those games. The Cardinals face the Pittsburgh Pirates next, but it is uncertain if he will play due to his ribs injury.

Jake Latz
Texas Rangers • #67 • RP
Jacob Latz Texas Rangers Day-to-Day With Undisclosed Injury
Jacob Latz of the Texas Rangers is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury and may not play in the upcoming game.
What It Means
Jacob Latz of the Texas Rangers is dealing with an undisclosed injury and his status remains day-to-day. Earlier this month, he faced a hand injury, also making him uncertain for games during that time.
This season, Latz has pitched in 18 games with 38 2/3 innings under his belt. He holds a 3.03 ERA and a WHIP of 1.16, with 38 strikeouts and 17 walks. The Rangers face the Baltimore Orioles next at Globe Life Field on June 30, 2025.