Spencer Torkelson slugs, steals JV's show as Tigers outlast Pirates
Detroit Tigers score: Spencer Torkelson finished a single short of the cycle and reached base on a strikeout as the Tigers capitalized on Bucs flubs.
The Detroit Tigers outlasted the Pittsburgh Pirates with a final score of 8-7 on September 25, 2026 at Comerica Park in Detroit. First baseman Spencer Torkelson was instrumental in the victory, contributing with a two-RBI triple in the second inning, and a solo home run in the seventh inning that gave the Tigers a 8-2 lead. Catcher Dillon Dingler scored the crucial run in the third inning with a bases-loaded single.
The Tigers also benefited from defensive errors by the Pirates, including a dropped third strike that allowed two runs in the third inning, and a dropped third strike in the sixth inning that led to three runs. The game was marred by bullpen struggles for the Tigers, with lefty Andrew Sears giving up five runs in the eighth inning, but a scoreless ninth by closer Kenley Jansen sealed the win and recorded his 498th career save.
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- Torkelson narrowly misses cycle as Tigers hang on to beat Pirates, 8-7 winnipegfreepress.com
- Pirates late surge falls short in series opener vs. Tigers sports.yahoo.com
