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Torkelson and Lee Power Tigers Past Reds Sunday

PUBLISHED Apr 26, 2026, 5:19 PM ET

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CINCINNATI — Pinch hitter Hao-Yu Lee hit his first Major League home run and Spencer Torkelson homered for a fifth consecutive game as the Detroit Tigers beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-3 on Sunday. The Tigers took an early lead after Kerry Carpenter's bases-loaded double and regained control in the seventh inning, avoiding a series sweep. DETROIT — The win featured JJ Bleday's debut homer for the Reds, Nathaniel Lowe's earlier homer, and Rhett Lowder's five-inning outing for Cincinnati, per AP box scores; Torkelson tied a franchise record by homering in five straight games. This week the Tigers also have a 15-14 season record and emerging rookie reach milestones noted by Baseball-Reference.

By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Early April: Tigers record mixed results including a 6-0 homestand and a four-game sweep in Minnesota.
Mid-to-late April: Team shows intermittent high points such as a walk-off home run and developing rookie performances.
Entering Monday: Tigers sit at 15-14 with notable rookie streaks recorded by Baseball-Reference.
Sunday: Detroit defeats Cincinnati 8-3; Hao-Yu Lee hits first MLB homer, Torkelson homers fifth straight game.
Seventh inning of that game: Tigers regain the lead and secure the victory, avoiding a series sweep.

News Intelligence

If you're a Tigers fan, this is a thrilling time. The team's recent performance, including Torkelson's record-tying homer streak and Lee's debut home run, signals a promising season ahead. Keep an eye on these emerging rookies - they're making baseball history.

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Who Benefited

The Detroit Tigers benefited from the win: key contributions from Hao-Yu Lee, Spencer Torkelson, and Kerry Carpenter helped the team avoid a series sweep and maintained competitive position in early-season standings.

Who Impacted

The Cincinnati Reds suffered the loss despite production from Nathaniel Lowe, JJ Bleday's debut homer and a five-inning start by Rhett Lowder; the club relinquished a late lead and dropped the game 8-3.

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