Overview

• Riley Greene became the first player in MLB history to hit two home runs in the ninth inning of a game, cementing his place in baseball lore.
• The Tigers recorded their first-ever four-home-run ninth inning, a feat last achieved in MLB by the Dodgers in 2006.
• Greene's first ninth-inning home run broke a 1-1 tie against Angels closer Kenley Jansen, sparking Detroit's late-game offensive explosion.
• Detroit's 9-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels improved their record to 21-12, the best in the American League this season.
• The Tigers' revitalized offense and pitching depth have propelled them to the top of the AL standings, marking their strongest divisional contention in nearly two decades.