The Detroit Tigers powered past the St. Louis Cardinals with an 11–6 victory yesterday at Comerica Park in a game that was ultimately cut short by rain in the ninth inning.
The Big Bats
The Tigers’ offense erupted for four home runs, a massive jump for a team that had only hit two homers in their previous seven games combined:
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Kerry Carpenter & Zach McKinstry: Both hit two-run homers and finished with 3 RBIs each.
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Matt Vierling: Added a late two-run shot in the eighth.
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Gleyber Torres: Contributed a solo home run in the seventh.
Cardinals’ Bright Spot
Despite the loss, Jordan Walker had a career-defining night for St. Louis. He drove in five of the Cardinals’ six runs, highlighted by a massive 459-foot grand slam in the fifth inning that briefly brought the Cardinals back within one run (7–6).
Pitching Struggles
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Dustin May (STL): Took the loss after a rough outing, giving up 7 runs on 7 hits in just 3.1 innings.
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Jack Flaherty (DET): Struggled with command against his former team, walking four batters and hitting three others with pitches before being pulled in the fifth.
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Brant Hurter (DET): Credited with the win after providing a steady inning of relief during the Cardinals’ fifth-inning surge.
Game Notes
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Weather: The game was called after a 40-minute rain delay with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning.
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Injury News: Tigers fans received tough news before first pitch as Justin Verlander was placed on the 15-day injured list with hip inflammation.
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Series Status: The Tigers have taken the first two games of the series. The finale is set for tonight, featuring Keider Montero for Detroit against Kyle Leahy for St. Louis.