2008 Detroit Tigers season Game log May

| Date_ | Opponent | Score | Loss | Attendance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10 | Yankees | 5 – 2 | Bonderman (2–4) | 44580 | 16–22 |
| May 11 | Yankees | Postponed (rain) – Rescheduled for September 1 | Postponed (rain) – Rescheduled for September 1 | Postponed (rain) – Rescheduled for September 1 | Postponed (rain) – Rescheduled for September 1 |
| May 13 | @ Royals | 3 – 2 | Cruceta (0–1) | 11703 | 16–23 |
| May 14 | @ Royals | 2 – 0 | Verlander (1–7) | 14053 | 16–24 |
| May 15 | @ Royals | 8 – 4 | Rogers (3–4) | 34734 | 16–25 |
| May 16 | @ D-backs | 4 – 3 | Miner (1–3) | 33531 | 16–26 |
| May 17 | @ D-backs | 3 – 2 | Scherzer (0–2) | 48804 | 17–26 |
| May 18 | @ D-backs | 4 – 0 | Robertson (1–4) | 38793 | 17–27 |