The Detroit Tigers’ 2023 campaign came to an end on Sunday after they defeated the visiting Cleveland Guardians in the final game of the season, 5-2, to clinch sole possession of second place in the American League Central with a final record of 78-84.
While the Motor City Kitties once again missed the playoffs while falling short of the .500 mark, the season’s tally represented a 12-game improvement over their 66-96 finish in 2022. It was anything but smooth sailing, however, with injuries decimating the roster and other player issues rearing their ugly heads as well.