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New arrival leads Tigers to victory with first MLB home run
TL;DR
Gage Workman hit his first MLB home run in his debut at-bat, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 6-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals. This win ended the Tigers' five-game losing streak and tied both teams at 19-22 in the AL Central.
Key points
- Gage Workman hit his first MLB home run in his first at-bat
- Tigers won 6-3 against the Royals
- Victory ended the Tigers' five-game losing streak
- Both teams are now tied at 19-22 in the AL Central
- Workman replaced injured outfielder Kerry Carpenter
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Gage Workman hit his first major league home run in his first at-bat as a Detroit Tiger, lifting the Tigers to a 6-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday night at Kauffman Stadium.
The victory staved off a sweep and snapped the Detroit’s five-game losing streak.
The Tigers (19-22) and Royals (19-22) are now tied for third place in the American League Central, a division in which no team is above .500.
Workman’s contract was selected from Triple-A Toledo prior to the game to replace injured outfielder Kerry Carpenter. He entered in the sixth inning as a pinch-hitter in a 3-3 game and drove a slider from reliever Nick Mears just inside the right-field foul pole for a two-run homer.
Workman, whose middle name is “Tater,” had not hit a tater in 17 career MLB plate appearances in 2024 with the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox.
That lead was enough for a bullpen game ably handled by six Tigers pitchers. Enmanuel De Jesus pitched 2 1/3 scoreless innings to earn the win. Kenley Jansen, pitching for just the second time in 11 days, worked a 1-2-3 ninth inning for his seventh save.
Q&A
Who is Gage Workman and what did he achieve in his MLB debut?
Gage Workman is a player for the Detroit Tigers who hit his first major league home run in his debut at-bat.
What was the outcome of the game between the Tigers and the Royals?
The Detroit Tigers defeated the Kansas City Royals 6-3, preventing a sweep and ending a five-game losing streak.
What impact did Gage Workman's home run have on the Tigers' standings?
Workman's home run helped the Tigers tie with the Royals for third place in the American League Central, with both teams at 19-22.
