Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson hit a two-run homer during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays, generating excitement in the broadcast booth where Carlos Peña, Jason Benetti, and Kirk Gibson were commentating. Peña accurately predicted Torkelson’s success, celebrating enthusiastically as the homer extended the Tigers’ lead to 5-1. The Tigers defeated the Rays 7-1, marking their fourth consecutive win and keeping them in the hunt for the American League Wild Card. This win puts the Tigers at 84-74, maintaining their two-game lead over the Minnesota Twins. The team is on a hot streak and is close to securing their first postseason appearance since 2014.
By the Numbers
- Tigers have won four games in a row and eight of their last nine.
- Their record stands at 84-74, keeping them in the playoff race.
Yes, But
While the Tigers are performing well, they are in a competitive Wild Card race with the Kansas City Royals, who hold the head-to-head tiebreaker over Detroit. This adds pressure as every game counts down the stretch…