Spencer Torkelson Sounds Off on Costly Mistake in Tigers Loss
Spencer Torkelson took responsibility after not challenging a key strike call in the Tigers’ loss to the Padres.
The Detroit Tigers didn’t generate much offense Saturday night, falling 3-0 to the San Diego Padres in a game where hits were scarce, and strikeouts piled up. Still, one moment stood out. It came early, and according to Spencer Torkelson , it’s one he won’t forget.
A Missed Chance in the First Detroit’s best opportunity against Padres starter Randy Vásquez came in the opening inning. With runners on first and third and two outs, Torkelson worked the count full. The pitch that followed was called strike three, a call that replays later showed missed the zone.
Torkelson had the option to challenge. He didn’t. Spencer Torkelson gotta be besties with the ump not to challenge this pic.
twitter. com/GrvvKRrnAG — Schandy (@D_Schandy24) March 29, 2026 “We have the green light to challenge in that situation,” Torkelson said via the Detroit Free Press. “That’s a leverage situation.