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Spencer Torkelson hit a home run for the fifth consecutive game, tying the Detroit Tigers franchise record during an 8-3 victory. This marks a significant turnaround for Torkelson after struggling earlier in the season.
Just days ago, Spencer Torkelson was searching for his first home run of the season.
Now, heās etched his name alongside some of the greatest hitters in Detroit Tigers history.
Torkelson homered for the fifth straight game, tying a franchise record in Detroitās 8-3 win, completing a remarkable turnaround at the plate.
Spencer Torkelson home run streak
With his latest blastāa drive to left-center fieldāTorkelson matched a Tigers record previously held by legends such as Hank Greenberg, Rudy York, Vic Wertz, Willie Horton, and Marcus Thames.
āLegends,ā Torkelson said, summing up the significance of the moment.
Itās rare territoryāand even more impressive given how his season began.
The difference? Torkelson says it comes down to staying true to his approach.
āJust seeing the ball well, and just proud of the way Iāve stuck with my plan and my approach,ā he said. āWhen my approach is right, I feel like I can hit everything without really trying to hit everything.ā
That approach has allowed him to drive fastballs with authority while staying disciplined enough to handle offspeed pitches without chasing.
āIām seeing the ball pretty well right now,ā he added. āI want to stick with my approach and stay on the fastball. And if he hangs a breaking ball, trust that Iāll keep it fair. I didnāt change much.ā
This stretch is new territory even for Torkelson.
He had never homered in more than two consecutive games as a professional before this week. Even during his standout college career at Arizona Stateāwhere he hit 54 home runsāhe never reached five straight games with a homer.
Spencer Torkelson tied the Detroit Tigers franchise record for consecutive games with a home run.
Spencer Torkelson has hit five home runs this season, achieving this feat in five straight games.
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āIt feels a little different, doing it at a much higher level,ā Torkelson said. āBut it feels pretty good, yeah.ā
Torkelson now heads into the next series with a chance to stand alone in the record books.
One more home run would not only set a new Tigers record, but also mark the longest streak in the majors since Rafael Devers accomplished the feat in 2024.
For a hitter who started the week still waiting for his first homer, the turnaround has been nothing short of remarkable.
And if the current rhythm continues, history might not be finished just yet.