Thu May 08 04:30:00 UTC 2025: **Tigers’ Bullpen Steals Show in 10-Inning Win Over Rockies**
DENVER, CO – The Detroit Tigers secured an 8-6 victory over the Colorado Rockies in a 10-inning thriller at Coors Field, a game dominated not by their usually potent offense, but by a stellar performance from their bullpen.
Starter Jackson Jobe had a rough outing, surrendering six runs on eight hits in just 3 2/3 innings, the shortest start of his young career. However, four relievers – Brant Hurter, Brenan Hanifee, Tommy Kahnle, and Will Vest – combined to shut down the Rockies’ potent offense over the next 5 1/3 innings, allowing only five hits and six strikeouts while navigating through several bases-loaded jams. The bullpen’s performance was crucial in keeping the game tied at 6-6 heading into extra innings.
The Tigers’ offense, while not at its peak, still managed to produce six runs early in the game, thanks largely to Javier Báez’s two two-run singles in the third and fourth innings. Gleyber Torres added a sacrifice fly and Colt Keith contributed an RBI single.
In the 10th inning, Spencer Torkelson’s go-ahead double and a subsequent RBI double by Trey Sweeney sealed the win for Detroit. Despite the shaky start, the Tigers’ bullpen proved to be the difference-maker in their hard-fought victory at the notoriously hitter-friendly Coors Field.
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