Torkelson's home run, McGonigle's RBI singles lift Tigers past Rangers, 7-1

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Spencer Torkelson hit a two-run homer as the Detroit Tigers defeated the Texas Rangers 7-1. Kevin McGonigle contributed with two RBI singles in the victory.

Key points

Spencer Torkelson hit a two-run homer
Tigers won 7-1 over the Rangers
Kevin McGonigle had two RBI singles
Matt Vierling added a two-run double
Brant Hunter earned the win for Detroit

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DETROIT (AP) — Spencer Torkelson hit a two-run homer and the Detroit Tigers pulled away to a 7-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Sunday night. Torkelson had gone five games without a homer after tying a franchise record by homering in five consecutive games. Kevin McGonigle had two RBI singles and Matt Vierling added a two-run double for Detroit, which has won all five of its home series. Hao-Yu Lee chipped in a run-scoring single. Tyler Holton served as an opener and retired two of the three batters he faced. Brant Hunter (4-0) tossed 3 1/3 scoreless innings for the win, allowing two hits and striking out two. Rangers starter Jack Leiter tied his career high with 10 strikeouts. He lasted 6 2/3 innings and was charged with five runs. Leiter struck out six of the first eight batters he faced. He didn't allow a baserunner until he issued a four-pitch walk to Riley Greene. Torkelson fell behind in the count 0-2, then clubbed a hanging slider over the left field wall to give Detroit a 2-0 lead. McGonigle's line drive single in the sixth knocked in Jake Rogers, who led off the inning with a liner that bounced past center fielder Evan Carter for a triple. Texas scored in the seventh on Kyle Higashioka's RBI groundout. The Tigers then scored four runs in the bottom of the inning, highlighted by Vierling's two-run bloop double.

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What was the score of the Tigers vs Rangers game on Sunday?

The Detroit Tigers won against the Texas Rangers with a score of 7-1.

Who hit a home run for the Tigers in their victory over the Rangers?

Spencer Torkelson hit a two-run homer for the Tigers in their victory.

How did Kevin McGonigle perform in the game against the Rangers?

Kevin McGonigle had two RBI singles during the game against the Rangers.

Torkelson's home run, McGonigle's RBI singles lift Tigers past Rangers, 7-1

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