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Kenley Jansen news
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The gist
Kenley Jansen saved the Tigers' 8-5 win over the Pirates, his 16th save. The Tigers now tie for the last AL wild-card spot.
Background
Kenley Jansen is the Detroit Tigers' closer. He has been in a solid stretch, holding opponents scoreless in 11 of his last 13 appearances. The Tigers are surging and competing for a playoff spot, with Jansen playing a key role in their recent success.
How it unfolded
- Aug 13, 2026Jansen sends a warning to the rest of the AL Central, saying the Tigers can still win the division.
- Aug 15, 2026Jansen notches another save in a win over the Guardians.
- Aug 17, 2026Jansen tosses a scoreless ninth inning and picks up his 16th save against the Pirates, striking out two.
- Aug 18, 2026The Tigers' 8-5 win over the Pirates moves them into a tie for the last AL wild-card spot.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Jansen continues a solid stretch, holding opponents scoreless in 11 of his last 13 contests.
- Caution
- The Tigers' bullpen has a tendency to blow late leads via the longball, as seen in a recent recap.