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April 30, 2026
Sitting out Thursday
Dingler is not in the lineup for Thursday's game in Atlanta.
Analysis
Dingler started at catcher in the first two games of the series, so he'll get a breather for Thursday's matinee. Jake Rogers is behind the dish and batting ninth as the Tigers try to avoid the sweep.
April 29, 2026
Two hits in loss to Atlanta
Dingler went 2-for-3 with a double and a walk in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to Atlanta.
Analysis
The two-hit night snapped a 1-for-21 skid at the plate for Dingler, as he rapped his fifth double of the season in the eighth inning. The 27-year-old is slashing .253/.337/.483 with five home runs, 19 RBI, 11 runs scored and a 7:16 BB:K across 100 plate appearances. His peripheral numbers suggest he should be experiencing even more success at the plate, as Dingler is in the 92nd percentile or better in xwOBA, xBA, xSLG, barrel rate and hard-hit percentage. He's also been one of the best defensive catchers this season.