US EditionRiley Greene powers historic 9th inning as Tigers erupt to beat Angels
- On Friday, May 2, 2025, Riley Greene of the Detroit Tigers made MLB history by smashing two home runs in the ninth inning during a dominant 9-1 victory at Angel Stadium.
- The historic feat followed a tied 1-1 game until the ninth inning, when the Tigers overcame the Angels' bullpen, which collapsed for the second consecutive night.
- Greene led an eight-run ninth inning, hitting a solo homer off closer Kenley Jansen followed by a three-run homer, with Colt Keith and Javier Báez also adding homers.
- Elias Sports Bureau verified Greene’s unprecedented accomplishment, and he expressed surprise and excitement upon learning the news, while Manager AJ Hinch commended the team’s strong competitive spirit.
- The Tigers improved to a 21-12 record, holding the best mark in the American League Central, indicating strong resilience and late-game strength despite recent challenges.
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Tigers slugger Riley Greene has historic 2-homer ninth inning in 9-1 win over Angels
Riley Greene didn’t want to dwell too much on becoming the first player in major league history to homer twice in the ninth inning of a game. The Detroit Tigers’ slugger hit a leadoff shot and then added a three-run…
Tigers’ Riley Greene Accomplishes Feat No One In Baseball History Has Ever Done
Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene went up to plate in the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Angels Friday night looking to break a 1-1 tie. He did just that…and then some.In the top of the ninth, Riley was the first batter to face Kenley Jansen in the inning. He promptly took one of the best relievers in MLB history deep to give his team a lead.Greene said afterward that he wasn’t so sure that dinger was actually going to clear the fence…
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