The Detroit Tigers extended their strong start to the 2025 season with a commanding victory over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night.
Backed by a relentless offence and another sharp outing from Jackson Jobe, the Tigers cruised to a comfortable win in the first game of the series at Coors Field.
The final score underscored Detroit’s recent dominance and Colorado’s continued woes in a difficult season.
Detroit entered the game riding a 22-13 record and high on confidence, having won four of their previous five games — including a 13-1 blowout over the Angels.
Their offence, averaging 5.1 runs per game and powered by a team OPS of .755, struck early. Spencer Torkelson got the scoring started in the first inning, and Kerry Carpenter — who came into the game hitting .355 over his last 10 appearances — added to the lead with an RBI single.
By the third inning, the Tigers had established a commanding advantage, while the Rockies struggled to generate offence.
Despite a few flashes from Hunter Goodman and Brenton Doyle, Colorado failed to convert opportunities, continuing a season-long trend that sees them ranked last in the league in OPS (.620) and runs per game (3.12).
The game was also significant, as it marked Tigers' head coach A.J. Hinch's 900th managerial victory.
On the mound, rookie Chase Dollander faced a difficult task and couldn’t hold back Detroit’s hot bats. Though he had shown promise in his last outing against Atlanta, inconsistency returned as he gave up multiple runs early and never recovered.
Jobe, meanwhile, delivered another solid start for Detroit. The right-hander limited Colorado’s chances, showcasing the poise that’s defined his season so far.
With support from a disciplined defence and a potent offence, the Tigers were in control throughout.
Torkelson later added a solo homer, further cementing the result and lifting his season tally. Detroit’s complete performance — at the plate, on the mound, and in the field — left little doubt about their status as a rising force in the league.
As the final innings closed, the Rockies were left searching for solutions to a 6-28 record that has them rooted to the bottom of the standings.
With the series set to continue, Casey Mize is expected to start the next game for Detroit as Colorado looks to salvage a result and find some momentum.
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