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You call this a lull? Tigers' Carpenter still producing despite run of rough at-bats Kerry Carpenter has been one of the most productive hitters in the American League since early August, even though has hasn't homered since...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Remains locked in Friday Carpenter went 2-for-5 with two singles and a run scored in Friday's win over the Angels.

Impact Carpenter now has at least one hit in 10 of the 13 games he's played this month, and he's batting .315 in September with seven RBI. It's been a standout season for the outfielder, who's batting .291 overall with an .852 OPS. Carpenter has also added 20 home runs this year for the first time in his brief MLB career.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steals another base Carpenter went 2-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored in Thursday's 10-3 win over the Yankees.

Impact The 26-year-old outfielder showcased his speed Thursday, legging out an infield single and swiping second base before scoring on a Tyler Nevin double. Carpenter didn't attempt any steals through the first 116 games of his career, but he has gained confidence on the bases lately, going 4-for-4 in stolen base tries over his last 12 games. Carpenter has posted a slash line of .320/.388/.558 across 50 second-half games, with 12 home runs, 36 RBI, 29 runs and four thefts across 201 plate appearances during that stretch.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Triples, scores in loss Carpenter went 2-for-4 with a triple and a run scored in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Yankees.

Impact Carpenter was the only Detroit player to cross the plate as he continued his hot streak. The outfielder is batting .339 over his last 15 games with six extra-base hits and 10 RBI. For the season, he's now batting .291 with a robust .882 OPS and 20 home runs. Carpenter is enjoying a breakout campaign and figures to move up fantasy draft boards in 2024.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mookie Betts, Julio Rodríguez highlight Ben Verlander's team of the month

Ben Verlander's August team of the month includes several superstars playing to form — and a few young players whose names you need to know.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Mookie Betts, Julio Rodríguez highlight Ben Verlander's team of the month

Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. & Dodgers' Mookie Betts lead Team of the Month | Flippin' Bats

Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. & Dodgers' Mookie Betts lead Team of the Month | Flippin' Bats

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Doubles, reaches four times in win Carpenter went 3-for-4 with a walk, a double, an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 10-0 win over the White Sox.

Impact The Tigers rolled all over Chicago, and Carpenter was right in the middle of the action. The outfielder has had a breakout season with a .289 batting average, .876 OPS and 20 home runs across 93 games. He's been even better over his last dozen appearances, batting .341 with a .931 OPS.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bryce Harper, Mookie Betts headline Ben Verlander's team of the week

Bryce Harper had his best week since his Tommy John surgery, and Mookie Betts refuses to cool off. Who else made Ben Verlander's team of the...

AUGUST 28, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Bryce Harper, Mookie Betts headline Ben Verlander's team of the week

Dodgers' Mookie Betts & Phillies' Bryce Harper lead Team of the Week | Flippin' Bats

Dodgers' Mookie Betts & Phillies' Bryce Harper lead Team of the Week | Flippin' Bats

AUGUST 28, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Logs first career stolen base Carpenter went 2-for-4 with one run scored and one steal in Saturday's 9-2 loss against the Astros.

Impact Carpenter recorded his first MLB steal Saturday, taking second base in the fourth inning after reaching on a single. With his two hits, Carpenter has now registered a hit in 20 of his last 21 games. Over that stretch, he's batting .413 with nine home runs, 19 RBI and 19 runs scored.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carpenter gets Tigers' 1st hit off bullpen after Astros' Valdez pitches 7 no-hit innings

Pinch-hitter Kerry Carpenter singled off reliever Bryan Abreu with one out in the eighth inning for the Detroit Tigers’ first hit off Houston after Framber Valdez pitched seven hit...

AUGUST 26, 2023 • Associated Press

Keeps slugging Wednesday Carpenter went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the Cubs.

Impact Carpenter didn't hit a home run Tuesday, but he made up for that in a big way Wednesday, providing all of Detroit's offense. The outfielder has now gone deep in four of the last five games, and he has nine home runs this month overall in 21 contests. The power surge has allowed Carpenter to reach the 20-homer plateau for the first time in his career, and he is showing no signs of slowing down.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers' Kerry Carpenter has powered his way into Detroit's future Kerry Carpenter is hitting .368 with nine home runs in August as he continues his emergence as a long-term piece for the Tigers.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Carpenter hits grand slam, but rally falls short in Tigers' 6-4 loss to Cubs Kerry Carpenter hit his 20th home run, but the Chicago Cubs left Comerica Park with a 6-4 victory on Wednesday afternoon.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Tigers' Kerry Carpenter belts a GRAND SLAM to tie the game against the Cubs

Tigers' Kerry Carpenter belts a GRAND SLAM to tie the game against the Cubs

AUGUST 23, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Goes deep for third straight game Carpenter went 3-for-5 with a double, a solo home run and two runs scored in Monday's 7-6 loss to the Cubs.

Impact Carpenter has been on a power surge recently, as he now has eight home runs this month across 19 games, including in each of the last three contests. That's pushed the outfielder to 19 total long balls this season, which is a new career high. Carpenter seems poised to reach the 20-homer plateau fairly soon, and he could make a run at 30 if he stays hot.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in consecutive games Carpenter went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's win over Cleveland.

Impact Carpenter's solo shot in the seventh came on the 10th pitch of a battle that included five foul balls after beginning the at-bat down 0-2. Carpenter is now hitting .354 with seven home runs in the month of August and is establishing himself as a mainstay in the heart of the Tigers' lineup.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits 17th home run Carpenter went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Guardians.

Impact Carpenter got things started with a three-run home run in the first inning, his 17th of the season. The outfielder has been on a power surge lately, with five of those long balls coming over his last eight games. Carpenter has earned a regular role in the middle of Detroit's lineup with his strong performance so far this year, as he's now batting .281 with an .862 OPS.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carpenter hits 3-run homer, Detroit's bullpen turns back threats in 4-3 win over Guardians 4-3

Kerry Carpenter hit a three-run homer and Javier Báez had a solo shot as Detroit handed Cleveland rookie Tanner Bibee his first loss in more than two months as the Tigers edged the...

AUGUST 20, 2023 • Associated Press

Pops 16th home run Carpenter went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 8-7 win over the Twins.

Impact Carpenter has been dialed in lately, as he's batting .412 over his last five games with four home runs. That's pushed the outfielder to 16 long balls for the season, which is 10 more than he had as a rookie last year. Carpenter has definitely taken a step forward after a promising debut in 2022, and he could be in line for an even bigger breakout in 2024.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Greene, Torkelson and Carpenter combine for 4 HR in Tigers' win over Twins Riley Greene, Spencer Torkelson and Kerry Carpenter combined to hit four home runs and drive in seven runs in the Tigers’ 8-7 win over the T...

AUGUST 16, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM

José Altuve, Trea Turner headline Ben Verlander's team of the week

Cody Belinger's comeback story continued, while Matt Olson is making a late MVP push. See who else made Ben Verlander's latest team of the w...

AUGUST 14, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

José Altuve, Trea Turner headline Ben Verlander's team of the week

Houston Astros' Jose Altuve & Phillies' Trea Turner lead Team of the Week | Flippin' Bats

Houston Astros' Jose Altuve & Phillies' Trea Turner lead Team of the Week | Flippin' Bats

AUGUST 14, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Goes yard twice in win Carpenter went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Red Sox.

Impact He got the Tigers on the board in the second inning by taking Brayan Bello deep before clubbing his second long ball in the eighth off Kyle Barraclough. Carpenter has gone yard three times in the last two days to extend his current hitting streak to nine games, a stretch in which he's batting a blistering .471 (16-for-34) with four homers, six RBI and 10 runs.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kerry Carpenter (2 HRs), Tigers upend Red Sox Kerry Carpenter hit two solo home runs to help propel the visiting Detroit Tigers to a 6-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM