Spencer Torkelson homers for fifth straight game, tying Tigers franchise record

TL;DR

Spencer Torkelson hit a home run for the fifth consecutive game, tying the Detroit Tigers franchise record. He joins legends like Hank Greenberg and Willie Horton in this achievement.

Key points

Spencer Torkelson homered for the fifth straight game
Torkelson ties the franchise record for consecutive home runs
He joins Hank Greenberg and Willie Horton among others
Torkelson's first home run of the season was on April 20
The Tigers won against the Brewers in that game

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Apr 25, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson (20) runs the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Cincinnati Reds in the fourth inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images | Aaron Doster-Imagn Images After a slow start to the 2026 season, Detroit Tigers’ first baseman Spencer Torkelson is suddenly scorching hot. His approach has remained strong throughout some early struggles, with a consistently low chase rate and plenty of walks. He just wasn’t swinging at enough strikes. Problem solved. On Sunday, Torkelson homered for the fifth straight game, tying Marcus Thames most recently, along with four other Tigers including the legendary Hank Greenberg, Willie Horton, Rudy York, and Vic Wertz for the franchise record last accomplished in 2008. Torkelson didn’t get his first home run of the season until Wednesday, when he took Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Chad Patrick deep in the fourth inning of a Tigers victory. On Thursday he upped his game, walking off the Brewers with a blast to left field off of Abner Uribe. On Friday in Great American Ballpark, Torkelson took Tony Santilan deep though the Tigers crumbled late with a loss. On Saturday, Torkelson’s victim was , with another fourth inning shot. On Sunday, the Tigers were down 3-2 after a solid start from , but one that featured a pair of Great American Park specials from the Reds. In the seventh inning, reached on a Ke’Bryan Hayes error, and rookie Hao-Yu Lee mashed the first home run of his major league career to give the Tigers a 4-3 lead. struck out, and Reds manager Terry Francona pulled his lefty in favor of right-hander to face Torkelson. It went…poorly for them. Really good to see the big bat heating up.

Q&A

How many home runs has Spencer Torkelson hit in a row?

Spencer Torkelson has hit home runs in five consecutive games.

Which Tigers players hold the franchise record for consecutive games with home runs?

The record is shared by Spencer Torkelson, Marcus Thames, Hank Greenberg, Willie Horton, Rudy York, and Vic Wertz.

When did Spencer Torkelson hit his first home run of the 2026 season?

Torkelson hit his first home run of the 2026 season on April 20 against the Milwaukee Brewers.