Riley Greene & Gleyber Torres make history as the Tigers crush the Reds 11-5 on June 14, 2025. See how their record-setting homers led to a massive win.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
A little rain couldn't dampen the fireworks at Comerica Park on Saturday night. The Detroit Tigers unleashed a torrent of offense, overwhelming the Cincinnati Reds 11-5 in a game defined by long balls and historic milestones. From the very first pitch, the Tigers' bats were alive, led by a two-homer night from Gleyber Torres and a history-making performance by young star Riley Greene.
Riley Greene became the first Tigers hitter to reach 200 RBIs before age 25 since Travis Fryman in 1993.
Gleyber Torres wasted no time setting the tone, launching the very first pitch he saw into the seats for a leadoff home run. It was his fourth career leadoff blast but his first in the Old English 'D,' immediately energizing the home crowd. He wasn't done, either. Torres added another solo shot in the seventh inning and tacked on a sacrifice fly, providing a constant threat at the top of the lineup and proving his value as a key offensive piece.
While Torres started the party, Riley Greene provided the signature moment. With a solo homer in the third and a booming, bases-clearing double in the sixth that broke the game wide open, Greene tallied four crucial RBIs. That three-run double pushed him past 200 career RBIs, making him the first Tiger to reach that mark before his 25th birthday since Travis Fryman did it back in 1993. It's a significant milestone for the cornerstone outfielder, signaling his arrival as one of the league's premier young run producers.
The power display wasn't limited to the two headliners. Javier Báez joined the home run parade and added an RBI double, showing signs of the potent bat the Tigers need from him. In a feel-good moment, Jahmai Jones, who grew up watching his brother play for the Detroit Lions, crushed his first home run as a Tiger. Jones also hustled for an infield single to load the bases during the pivotal sixth-inning rally, showcasing the team-wide effort that led to the crooked number on the scoreboard.
On the mound, starter Keider Montero navigated the rainy conditions to deliver a solid performance, earning his third win of the season. Montero went five innings, allowing just two runs and giving his offense the platform to take control. To close things out, the Tigers turned to reliever Matt Gage, who made his 2025 season debut. Gage confidently handled the final inning, securing the dominant victory and giving the bullpen a fresh arm to rely on.
This wasn't just a win; it was a statement. With the offense firing on all cylinders and young stars hitting historic marks, the Tigers have a wave of momentum. Now, the challenge is to bottle this energy and bring it into the next game to clinch the series against Cincinnati. If this offensive firepower is here to stay, the rest of the league better take notice.
