Detroit Tigers, Game 29: One thing I loved, one thing I didn't
Detroit News contributor Andrew Graham gives his quick takes on the Tigers' game against the Reds on Saturday.
The News' Andrew Graham gives his quick takes on the Tigers' 8-3 victory over the Reds on Sunday: One thing I loved Spencer Torkelson has started to hit the ball some — well, a lot, actually. After scuffling through the first three weeks of the season , he hit two home runs in two days against the Brewers, including a walk off, and has had a strong series in Cincinnati and hit home runs in five straight games, tying the Tigers franchise record . Torkelson against Cincinnati had two doubles, three home runs, four runs scored and a trio of RBI in three games.
A former No. 1 overall pick, Torkelson hasn’t evolved into a final form of dominant hitting the Tigers hope he can be. In fact, he’s had more struggles than dominant stretches so far in his career.
Torkelson becoming a consistent, dangerous hitter in the middle of the lineup could change things for Detroit. He’s not there yet, but weekends like these are a good reminder of the reason he was so coveted as a prospect. His homer after Hao-Yu Lee put the Tigers on top, 4-3, with his first career home run, was icing on the cake for the weekend.
Spencer Torkelson has homered in FIVE STRAIGHT GAMES! pic. twitter.