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Spencer Torkelson Ties Historic Detroit Tigers Home Run Record
Spencer Torkelson ties historic home run record for the Tigers!
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Detroit Tigers, Game 29: One thing I loved, one thing I didn't
TL;DR
The Detroit Tigers defeated the Cincinnati Reds 8-3, with Spencer Torkelson hitting home runs in five consecutive games, tying a franchise record. Torkelson's performance marks a significant improvement after a slow start to the season.
Key points
- Tigers won 8-3 against the Reds
- Spencer Torkelson hit home runs in five straight games
- Torkelson tied the Tigers franchise record
- Torkelson's performance improved after a slow start
- Torkelson hit two home runs in two days against the Brewers
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Reds outfielder TJ Friedl (29) slides into third base in the third inning against the Tigers on Sunday at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati.
The News' Andrew Graham gives his quick takes on the Tigers' 8-3 victory over the Reds on Sunday:
One thing I loved
Spencer Torkelson has started to hit the ball some â well, a lot, actually. After scuffling through the first three weeks of the season, he hit two home runs in two days against the Brewers, including a walk off, and has had a strong series in Cincinnati and hit home runs in five straight games, tying the Tigers franchise record.
Torkelson against Cincinnati had two doubles, three home runs, four runs scored and a trio of RBI in three games.
A former No. 1 overall pick, Torkelson hasnât evolved into a final form of dominant hitting the Tigers hope he can be. In fact, heâs had more struggles than dominant stretches so far in his career.
Torkelson becoming a consistent, dangerous hitter in the middle of the lineup could change things for Detroit. Heâs not there yet, but weekends like these are a good reminder of the reason he was so coveted as a prospect.
His homer after Hao-Yu Lee put the Tigers on top, 4-3, with his first career home run, was icing on the cake for the weekend.
Q&A
What was the score of the Tigers vs. Reds game on Sunday?
The Detroit Tigers won the game against the Cincinnati Reds with a score of 8-3.
Who tied the Tigers franchise record for home runs in consecutive games?
Spencer Torkelson tied the Tigers franchise record by hitting home runs in five straight games.
How did Spencer Torkelson perform in the recent games?
Spencer Torkelson has significantly improved, hitting two home runs in two days against the Brewers and continuing his streak in Cincinnati.
What notable achievement did Torkelson reach during the series in Cincinnati?
During the series in Cincinnati, Torkelson hit home runs in five consecutive games, tying a franchise record.