Gleyber Torres homered on the first pitch, then again in the seventh inning, part of a four-homer game for the Tigers.

Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox - 06/02/2025 Major League Baseball

DETROIT – The Detroit Tigers just pulled off one of the most ridiculous plays you’ll ever see on a baseball diamond. It happened in the bottom of the fifth inning Monday, with the Tigers blasting the White Sox 8-0 at Rate Field in Chicago.

Masyn Winn led off the game with a two-strike single to center and, after Ivan Herrera followed with a walk, he scored on Alec Burleson's seeing-eye single up the middle. The Brewers defense helped quell the rally, with Jackson Chourio throwing out Herrera at third on the play, and Quintana escaped without further damage.

Tarik Skubal pitched one-run ball into the eighth inning, and Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 in the opener of a weekend series between two of the majors' best teams.

The Tigers lead the American League. The Cubs lead the National League. A Friday night and, aside from hazy skies, the weather in Detroit was flawless. And arguably the best pitcher in the world, Detroit ace Tarik Skubal, was taking the bump for Detroit.

They finally had gotten past reigning American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal, putting two runners on for Suzuki before the Tigers brought in right-hander Will Vest to face him. But the Cubs fell just short, falling 3-1 in a battle between first-place teams.

The Tigers took down the White Sox 13-1 on Monday night, and Kerry Carpenter was responsible for five runs on three homers. The Detroit Tigers started a four-game series against the Chicago White Sox on Monday,

Jack Flahery threw 6 shutout innings using his best fastball of 2025 and Wenceel Pérez hit a solo HR in his return from the injured list for Tigers.

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Javier Báez made a diving catch in center, then bashed the winning home run as the Tigers won their fourth straight, 5-4.

The Detroit Tigers host their Black in Baseball Weekend at Comerica Park from June 13-19. This six-game homestand celebrates Black history and culture in baseball with exciting events, tributes, and community activities.