Carpenter Leads Tigers against the Rockies After 4-Hit Outing

The 27-year-old right-hander put together one of his best starts of the season to lift the Tigers

Carpenter had a stellar outing Monday night, July 24, against the Rockies, a 4-hit performance to earn the Tigers a 4-2 win.

After a rough start to the season, Carpenter has settled in nicely as the Tigers' ace. Over his last 10 starts, he has a 3.00 ERA and 1.05 WHIP, with 68 strikeouts in 60 innings pitched.

The Tigers will need Carpenter to continue his strong pitching as they try to make a push for a wild-card spot. They are currently 5.5 games out of the second wild-card spot in the American League.

Carpenter will face off against Rockies right-hander German Marquez on Tuesday night at Coors Field. Marquez is 7-7 with a 4.68 ERA this season.

Carpenter's Dominant Performance

Carpenter was dominant against the Rockies, allowing just four hits and two runs in 7.0 innings pitched.

He struck out nine batters and walked just one.

Carpenter's outing was even more impressive considering he was facing a Rockies team that is known for its offensive prowess.

Tigers' Playoff Hopes

The Tigers' playoff hopes hinge on Carpenter's performance down the stretch.

He has been their most consistent pitcher all season, and they will need him to continue to be a leader.

If Carpenter can continue to pitch like he did against the Rockies, the Tigers have a good chance of making a run at a wild-card spot.