The Detroit Tigers fell 8-4 to the Seattle Mariners on July 13, 2025, getting swept before the All-Star break despite a Riley Greene homer & Gleyber Torres' streak.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Well, that's not how you want to head into the All-Star break. The Detroit Tigers, a team that has shown so much promise and grit in the first half, stumbled into the midsummer classic with a thud, falling 8-4 to the Seattle Mariners and suffering a demoralizing three-game sweep at home. The loss marks a season-high four-game losing streak, leaving a sour taste in the mouths of fans just as the league pauses to celebrate its best.
Gleyber Torres doubled to extend his on-base streak to a career-high 24 games, matching the longest streak by a Tiger since 2021.
Sunday's game felt like a microcosm of the team's recent frustrations. The Tigers clawed their way to a lead, with Riley Greene launching his 24th home run in the seventh to put them ahead. The ballpark was electric. But the bullpen, a source of strength for much of the year, faltered at the worst possible moment. Tommy Kahnle couldn't record an out in the ninth, surrendering three runs as Jorge Polanco and Cole Young went back-to-back, part of a four-run implosion that sealed Detroit's fate.
Despite the loss, there were individual efforts worth celebrating. Riley Greene continues to look like a superstar, going 2-for-4 with that go-ahead homer and two RBIs. And then there's Gleyber Torres. With a first-inning double, he pushed his on-base streak to a career-high 24 games. That's the longest such streak since Jeimer Candelario's 29-gamer in 2021 and matches Kerry Carpenter's run from 2023. It's a testament to the consistent, professional at-bats Torres has brought to the lineup every single day.
Here's the paradox of the 2025 Tigers. While they enter the break on a losing streak, they are also sending a franchise-record SIX players to the All-Star Game in Atlanta. This isn't just a handful of good players; it's a core of elite talent being recognized as the best in the league. Leading the charge is starting pitcher Tarik Skubal, who rightfully earned a starting nod. This achievement is the ultimate silver lining, a powerful reminder that despite the current slump, the talent on this roster is real and spectacular.
As the team heads into the break, the front office is holding steady. There were no new transactions, injuries, or roster moves announced on Monday. The only recent activity was RHP Sawyer Gipson-Long beginning a rehab assignment in Toledo on Sunday, a positive step for the team's pitching depth. For now, the roster is set, and the focus shifts to rest and recovery.
So, where do the Tigers go from here? First, six of them go to Atlanta to represent the Olde English 'D' on the national stage. For everyone else, it’s a much-needed four-day reset. This break couldn't have come at a better time. The team needs to wash away the bitterness of this sweep and come back ready to prove that the first-half success, not this final-week stumble, is their true identity. The talent is there. The potential is undeniable. Now, they just need to execute in the second half.
