Detroit Tigers crushed Chicago White Sox 13-1 on June 2, 2025, with Kerry Carpenter's 3 HRs. Tigers are MLB's first to 40 wins! Full game recap & stats.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Motor City Kitties are absolutely on fire! The Detroit Tigers put on an offensive clinic Monday night, dismantling the Chicago White Sox 13-1 to become the first team in Major League Baseball to reach the coveted 40-win mark. The star of the show? None other than Kerry Carpenter, who had a career night for the ages.
Kerry Carpenter didn't just hit home runs; he launched three absolute missiles, electrifying the Tigers faithful and demoralizing the White Sox.
Kerry Carpenter was simply unstoppable, launching not one, not two, but THREE home runs against the White Sox, driving in a whopping five runs. It was a career-defining performance that sent a clear message: this Tigers lineup is dangerous. But the power surge didn't stop with Carpenter. Dillon Dingler and Wenceel Pérez also got in on the long-ball party, with Pérez's two-run shot in the second inning helping to open the floodgates. The Tigers exploded for five runs in that frame alone, setting the tone for a dominant evening.
Adding to the excitement, outfielder Parker Meadows made his triumphant return from an arm injury and didn't miss a beat. Slotting right back into the lineup, Meadows went 2-for-5 and scored three runs in his season debut – a fantastic sign for the team's outfield depth. To make room for Meadows, the promising Justyn-Henry Malloy was optioned to Triple-A Toledo. While tough for Malloy, the move ensures he gets consistent at-bats to continue his development. On the mound, Jack Flaherty was his usual steady self, cruising through six innings of one-run ball, scattering just four hits while striking out four and walking one. It was another quality start for Flaherty, earning him his second consecutive win and further solidifying his role as an ace.
This victory wasn't just another tally in the win column; it was historic. Reaching 40 wins before any other team is a significant milestone and a testament to the Tigers' incredible consistency and talent. Their recent tear is remarkable, boasting a 22-9 record over their last 31 games. Furthermore, the win extended their dominance at Chicago's Guaranteed Rate Field to 11 consecutive victories, a streak dating back to September 1, 2023. This ties a franchise record for consecutive road wins against a single opponent, showcasing their ability to win tough games away from Comerica Park.
With the offense firing on all cylinders, solid pitching, and key players returning to form, the Tigers are not just winning; they're making a statement. Forty wins before anyone else? That's championship-contender talk. Let's see if they can carry this incredible momentum forward and continue to rewrite the record books!
