Spencer Torkelson homers to help the Tigers beat the Royals 4-2 for 5th straight win
Spencer Torkelson and Andy Ibáñez each hit solo home runs, while pitcher Chris Paddack allowed one run in five innings during Detroit's fifth straight win.
- On Saturday night, the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2 for their fifth straight victory at Comerica Park, Aug. 23, 2025.
- The win widened Detroit Tigers' American League Central lead to over 11 games, continuing a streak of nine wins in their last 10 games as of Saturday.
- Spencer Torkelson supplied a big blow when he launched his 27th homer, a 408-foot shot off Michael Wacha, and Jake Rogers drove in two runs going 2-for-3 for the Tigers.
- In the seventh and eighth innings, Detroit's bullpen preserved the lead as Tyler Holton induced a double play to escape a jam and James Vest earned his 19th save by striking out Maikel Garcia.
- Vinnie Pasquantino entered the game with homers in five straight games, matching a franchise record, while up next Royals RHP Seth Lugo faces Tigers RHP Jack Flaherty on Sunday.
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Pair of timely homers help Tigers top Royals, win 5th straight
Spencer Torkelson and pinch hitter Andy Ibanez hit solo homers and the host Detroit Tigers extended their winning streak to five games with a 4-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday.

Spencer Torkelson homers to help the Tigers beat the Royals 4-2 for 5th straight win
Spencer Torkelson homered to help the Detroit Tigers win their fifth straight game, 4-2 over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night.
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This page contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Kansas City (66-64) at Detroit (78-53) When: Aug 24 2025, 1:40 PM Where: Comerica Park, Detroit Where to watch: FDSKC Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total HTML_ODDS_HERE Props source: MyBookie Sportsbook Get real-time live scores & latest betting odds here! Spencer Torkelson MLB Preview & Props HTML_PROPS_HERE Spencer Torkelson Statistics AB HR Avg RBI Run…
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