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Detroit Tigers, Game 20: One thing I loved, one thing I didn't
TL;DR
The Detroit Tigers lost 1-0 in 10 innings to the Red Sox after sweeping the Royals. This marked a historic achievement as it was only the sixth time the Tigers swept a series with all wins coming in their final at-bat.
Key points
- Tigers lost 1-0 to the Red Sox in 10 innings
- Tigers swept the Royals in their previous series
- All wins in the Royals series came on the final at-bat
- Only the sixth time in franchise history for this achievement
- First instance occurred in 1901 during the team's inaugural season
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The News' Tony Paul gives his quick takes on the Tigers' 1-0, 10-inning loss to the Red Sox on Friday:
One thing I loved
As Riley Greene said with a smile after Thursday's 10-9 walk-off win over the Royals at Comerica Park, the Gritty Tigs seem to be back. Detroit swept the Kansas City series, with all three games won on the Tigers' final at-bat. That's just the sixth time in franchise history that the Tigers have swept a series of three games or more with all the wins on their last at-bat (H/T to Elias Sports Bureau for that fascinating tidbit). Here are the six times it's happened:
- April 14-16, 2026, vs. Royals
- July 15-17, 1991, vs. Rangers
- June 20-22, 1988, vs. Yankees
- Aug. 26-27, 1972, at Twins
- July 27-29, 1971, vs. Royals
- April 25-28, 1901, vs. Brewers
Interestingly, that first instance, in 1901, marked the first four games in franchise history. In the first Tigers game ever, they scored 10 runs in the ninth inning to rally for a 14-13 walk-off win over Milwaukee.
Against the Royals earlier this week, the Tigers won the first two games, 2-1, by taking the lead in the eighth inning, before rallying from a 9-7 deficit in the ninth inning Thursday on heroics by Greene and Colt Keith.
One thing I didn't
Q&A
What was the final score of the Detroit Tigers vs. Red Sox game?
The final score was 1-0 in favor of the Red Sox after 10 innings.
How did the Tigers perform in their previous series against the Royals?
The Tigers swept the Royals, winning all three games on their final at-bat.
When was the last time the Tigers swept a series with all wins on the final at-bat?
This was only the sixth time in franchise history that the Tigers achieved this feat, with the last occurrence being in 2026 against the Royals.
What notable historical fact is associated with the Tigers' first series sweep?
The first instance of the Tigers sweeping a series with all wins on the final at-bat occurred in 1901, during their inaugural season.