All Time Biggest Detroit Tigers Losses

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What is the biggest regular season loss in Detroit Tigers history?

Based on run differential, the largest loss in Detroit Tigers history is by 22 runs, which occured in a 2-24 loss to the Philadelphia Athletics on May 18, 1912.

Biggest Detroit Tigers Losses By Run Margin

Team Year Run Margin Opponent Score
1 Detroit Tigers 1912 22 @ Philadelphia Athletics Athletics 2-24
2 Detroit Tigers 2004 21 vs Kansas City Royals Royals 5-26
3 Detroit Tigers 1953 20 @ Boston Red Sox Red Sox 3-23
Detroit Tigers 1939 20 vs New York Yankees Yankees 2-22
5 Detroit Tigers 2020 19 vs Milwaukee Brewers Brewers 0-19
6 Detroit Tigers 1930 17 @ Philadelphia Athletics Athletics 2-19
Detroit Tigers 1926 17 vs Chicago White Sox White Sox 2-19
8 Detroit Tigers 2013 16 @ Boston Red Sox Red Sox 4-20
Detroit Tigers 1999 16 @ Seattle Mariners Mariners 6-22
Detroit Tigers 1953 16 @ Boston Red Sox Red Sox 1-17
Detroit Tigers 1939 16 vs New York Yankees Yankees 2-18
Detroit Tigers 1929 16 @ Washington Senators Senators 5-21
Detroit Tigers 1922 16 @ St. Louis Browns Browns 0-16
Detroit Tigers 1918 16 vs Chicago White Sox White Sox 3-19
15 Detroit Tigers 2018 15 @ Cleveland Indians Indians 0-15
Detroit Tigers 2002 15 @ Kansas City Royals Royals 2-17
Detroit Tigers 2001 15 @ Seattle Mariners Mariners 1-16
Detroit Tigers 1996 15 vs Toronto Blue Jays Blue Jays 0-15
Detroit Tigers 1992 15 vs Minnesota Twins Twins 0-15
Detroit Tigers 1958 15 vs New York Yankees Yankees 0-15
Detroit Tigers 1956 15 vs Boston Red Sox Red Sox 3-18
Detroit Tigers 1953 15 @ New York Yankees Yankees 0-15
Detroit Tigers 1944 15 vs St. Louis Browns Browns 2-17
Detroit Tigers 1936 15 @ New York Yankees Yankees 4-19
Detroit Tigers 1936 15 vs Boston Red Sox Red Sox 3-18
Detroit Tigers 1925 15 vs Washington Senators Senators 5-20
Detroit Tigers 1911 15 @ St. Louis Browns Browns 2-17
Detroit Tigers 1905 15 vs Chicago White Sox White Sox 0-15
Detroit Tigers 1901 15 @ Milwaukee Brewers Brewers 4-19
30 Detroit Tigers 2020 14 @ Chicago White Sox White Sox 0-14
Detroit Tigers 2019 14 vs Oakland Athletics Athletics 3-17
Detroit Tigers 2017 14 vs Kansas City Royals Royals 2-16
Detroit Tigers 2015 14 @ Toronto Blue Jays Blue Jays 1-15
Detroit Tigers 2014 14 @ Minnesota Twins Twins 6-20
Detroit Tigers 1997 14 @ Boston Red Sox Red Sox 4-18
Detroit Tigers 1994 14 vs Minnesota Twins Twins 7-21
Detroit Tigers 1991 14 vs Kansas City Royals Royals 4-18
Detroit Tigers 1989 14 vs Minnesota Twins Twins 0-14
Detroit Tigers 1981 14 @ California Angels Angels 1-15
Detroit Tigers 1977 14 vs Kansas City Royals Royals 2-16
Detroit Tigers 1976 14 vs Kansas City Royals Royals 7-21
Detroit Tigers 1975 14 vs Boston Red Sox Red Sox 1-15
Detroit Tigers 1975 14 @ Milwaukee Brewers Brewers 3-17
Detroit Tigers 1973 14 vs Boston Red Sox Red Sox 0-14
Detroit Tigers 1970 14 vs Boston Red Sox Red Sox 0-14
Detroit Tigers 1956 14 @ Chicago White Sox White Sox 0-14
Detroit Tigers 1946 14 vs Washington Senators Senators 1-15
Detroit Tigers 1939 14 vs St. Louis Browns Browns 3-17
Detroit Tigers 1920 14 vs Chicago White Sox White Sox 0-14
Detroit Tigers 1911 14 vs Washington Senators Senators 2-16
Detroit Tigers 1902 14 vs Baltimore Orioles Orioles 1-15
Detroit Tigers 1902 14 @ Cleveland Bronchos Bronchos 0-14

Biggest Detroit Tigers Losses Against All 29 Other Franchises

Opponent Run Margin Date Score
Arizona Diamondbacks 9 Jun 16, 2002 2-11
Atlanta Braves 5 (2x) (2 times) Jun 1, 2019
Sep 2, 1997
5-10
0-5
Baltimore Orioles 16 Sep 9, 1922 0-16
Boston Red Sox 20 Jun 18, 1953 3-23
Chicago Cubs 9 Jun 10, 2015 3-12
Chicago White Sox 17 Aug 31, 1926 2-19
Cincinnati Reds 8 Jul 16, 2001 1-9
Cleveland Guardians 15 Sep 15, 2018 0-15
Colorado Rockies 8 Jun 15, 2012 4-12
Houston Astros 13 Aug 27, 2023 4-17
Kansas City Royals 21 Sep 9, 2004 5-26
Los Angeles Angels 14 May 9, 1981 1-15
Los Angeles Dodgers 5 (2x) (2 times) Jun 21, 2011
Sep 18, 2023
1-6
3-8
Miami Marlins 7 Jun 13, 2004 2-9
Milwaukee Brewers 19 Sep 9, 2020 0-19
Minnesota Twins 16 Aug 5, 1929 5-21
New York Mets 11 Jun 28, 2011 3-14
New York Yankees 20 May 2, 1939 2-22
Oakland Athletics 22 May 18, 1912 2-24
Philadelphia Phillies 10 Jun 7, 2002 1-11
Pittsburgh Pirates 12 Jun 9, 1999 3-15
San Diego Padres 11 Jul 22, 2023 3-14
San Francisco Giants 12 Jul 2, 2011 3-15
Seattle Mariners 16 Apr 29, 1999 6-22
St. Louis Cardinals 10 Sep 10, 2020 2-12
Tampa Bay Rays 10 Apr 1, 2023 2-12
Texas Rangers 13 May 3, 1977 0-13
Toronto Blue Jays 15 Jul 6, 1996 0-15
Washington Nationals 8 Jun 15, 1997 2-10
Opponent Run Margin Date Score
Arizona Diamondbacks
Atlanta Braves
Baltimore Orioles 9 Oct 2, 2014 3-12
Boston Red Sox 3 Oct 19, 2013 2-5
Chicago Cubs 9 Oct 3, 1945 0-9
Chicago White Sox
Cincinnati Reds 4 Oct 7, 1940 0-4
Cleveland Guardians
Colorado Rockies
Houston Astros
Kansas City Royals
Los Angeles Angels
Los Angeles Dodgers
Miami Marlins
Milwaukee Brewers
Minnesota Twins 4 Oct 12, 1987 5-9
New York Mets
New York Yankees 9 Oct 4, 2011 1-10
Oakland Athletics 5 Oct 8, 1972 0-5
Philadelphia Phillies
Pittsburgh Pirates 8 Oct 16, 1909 0-8
San Diego Padres 2 Oct 10, 1984 3-5
San Francisco Giants 5 Oct 24, 2012 3-8
Seattle Mariners
St. Louis Cardinals 11 Oct 9, 1934 0-11
Tampa Bay Rays
Texas Rangers 10 Oct 15, 2011 5-15
Toronto Blue Jays
Washington Nationals

What is the biggest shutout loss in Detroit Tigers history?

The largest shutout loss in Detroit Tigers history is 19-0, which happened in a loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sep 9, 2020.

What is the biggest postseason loss in Detroit Tigers history?

The biggest postseason loss in Detroit Tigers history, by run differential, is by 11 runs which occured in a 0-11 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals during the World Series on Oct 9, 1934.

What is the biggest home loss in Detroit Tigers history?

The biggest home loss in Detroit Tigers history, by run differential, is by 21 runs which occured in a 5-26 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Sep 9, 2004.

What is the biggest road loss in Detroit Tigers history?

The biggest road loss in Detroit Tigers history, by run differential, is by 22 runs which occured in a 2-24 loss to the Philadelphia Athletics on May 18, 1912.

What is the most runs the Detroit Tigers have ever allowed in a single game?

The most runs the Detroit Tigers have ever allowed in a single game is 26 runs, which they gave up in a 5-26 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Sep 9, 2004.