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Tigers Sweep Rockies to Maintain AL Lead as Brebbia Set to Return

Detroit dominates doubleheader in Denver with strong pitching and explosive offense, improving to 25-13 while Colorado falls to MLB-worst 6-31.

DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 08: Pitcher Chase Lee #53 of the Detroit Tigers throws against the Colorado Rockies in the ninth inning at Coors Field in game one of a double header on May 08, 2025 in Denver, Colorado.
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Overview

  • Detroit Tigers secured a doubleheader sweep over the Colorado Rockies with decisive 10-2 and 11-1 victories on May 8 at Coors Field.
  • Casey Mize and Keider Montero delivered standout starts, combining for 14 innings pitched and just two runs allowed across both games.
  • Offensive contributions from Spencer Torkelson, Colt Keith, and Gleyber Torres fueled the Tigers' scoring surge, including key RBIs and a 450-foot home run by Keith.
  • The Tigers now lead the American League with a 25-13 record, the second-best in MLB, while the Rockies continue their struggles at 6-31 after a sixth straight loss.
  • Veteran reliever John Brebbia is set to return from the injured list on May 9, with rookie Chase Lee being optioned to Triple-A Toledo to make room on the roster.