Six-Run First Inning Propels Tigers Past Rockies

Tigers Score Six Runs in First Inning to Take Early Lead

The Detroit Tigers scored six runs in the first inning on their way to a 10-5 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night at Coors Field. The Tigers took advantage of a wild outing by Rockies starter Antonio Senzatela, who walked three batters and hit another in the inning.

Miguel Cabrera drove in two runs with a single, and Jeimer Candelario added a two-run double. Jonathan Schoop also had an RBI single in the inning.

Tigers Hold on for Win Despite Rockies Comeback

The Rockies scored two runs in the second inning and three more in the third to cut the lead to 6-5, but the Tigers bullpen was able to hold on for the win.

Gregory Soto pitched a scoreless eighth inning, and Joe Jimenez worked a perfect ninth to earn his second save of the season.

Tigers Improve to 14-13 with Win

The win improved the Tigers' record to 14-13 on the season. They are now in third place in the AL Central, 3.5 games behind the first-place Minnesota Twins.

The Rockies fell to 12-15 with the loss. They are now in fourth place in the NL West, 5.5 games behind the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers.

Key Stats

• Tigers starter Tarik Skubal allowed three runs on seven hits in five innings.
• Rockies starter Antonio Senzatela allowed six runs on four hits in just one inning.
• Miguel Cabrera went 2-for-4 with two RBIs.
• Jeimer Candelario went 1-for-4 with two RBIs.
• Jonathan Schoop went 1-for-3 with an RBI.

Conclusion

The Tigers' six-run first inning was too much for the Rockies to overcome. The Tigers bullpen was able to hold on for the win, and the Tigers improved to 14-13 on the season.