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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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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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