Spencer Torkelson played a pivotal role in the Detroit Tigers’ 5-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday. He contributed two hits, received two walks, and drove in a run, marking Detroit’s impressive 15th win in their last 20 games.
Brant Hurter showcased his talent in his second career start, allowing just one hit over three scoreless innings. Chase Lee followed him up with two more scoreless innings, earning his first major league win as part of Detroit’s strategic use of six pitchers in a bullpen game.
Andre Pallante, who started for the Cardinals, experienced his first home loss since September 2024, suffering a setback as he gave up three runs, four hits, and four walks over 5 2/3 innings.
The Tigers created early momentum with Torkelson’s double in the fourth inning, scoring Riley Greene to take a 2-0 lead. Willson Contreras provided a glimmer of hope for the Cardinals with an RBI single in the sixth, ultimately cutting Detroit’s lead to 3-1. However, the Tigers responded with two more runs in the eighth, solidifying their advantage.
A notable statistic from the game was that this marked the first time St. Louis lost by more than one run since May 2, when they fell to the New York Mets.
Looking ahead, the Tigers will start a seven-game homestand on Thursday, with Jack Flaherty taking the mound against Cleveland. Meanwhile, the Cardinals are set to face Arizona, with Miles Mikolas pitching in the series opener.
This victory not only highlights the Tigers’ strong performance but also sets a positive tone as they continue to build on their winning streak.