Detroit Tigers edged Chicago White Sox 5-4 on June 5, 2025. Colt Keith's clutch hit and Wenceel Perez's return sparked the win, continuing Tigers' historic run.
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What a night in Detroit! The Tigers snatched a dramatic 5-4 victory over the White Sox, thanks to a clutch 8th-inning double from Colt Keith, but the real electricity came from the return of Wenceel Perez, who scored the winning run in his first game back. This team just keeps finding ways to win, solidifying their spot atop the baseball world.
A staggering 67-33 record over their last 100 games – the best in MLB. This Tigers team isn't just good, they're historically dominant.
It was a nail-biter at Comerica Park, but the Tigers pulled through 5-4 against the White Sox. After jumping out to a 4-0 lead in the first, thanks to RBI singles from Riley Greene, Dillon Dingler, and Javier Baez, Chicago clawed back to tie it 4-4 by the fifth, with Mike Tauchman and Andrew Benintendi doing damage. Enter the drama: Wenceel Perez, making his triumphant season debut after injury, reached base in the 8th and then blazed home on Colt Keith's booming double to shallow left. It was the perfect storybook moment, with Perez's energy clearly infectious. Tyler Holton also deserves a nod for his solid relief work after John Brebbia's start in what became a bullpen game.
Let's zoom out for a second. This win isn't just another notch in the belt; it's part of an incredible stretch. The Tigers now boast a mind-boggling 67-33 record over their last 100 games, dating back to August 11, 2024. That's a .670 winning percentage, folks – the best in all of baseball. Their current 40-22 record also leads the American League. Ace Tarik Skubal (10-2, 2.22 ERA) continues to be a cheat code on the mound, while Javier Baez is having a resurgent year, hitting .280/.315/.459. What's even more impressive is they've achieved this despite injuries to key outfielders like Matt Vierling, Parker Meadows, and, until tonight, Perez. His return is a massive boost to an already depleted outfield.
When you're playing this well, you don't stand pat; you look to get even stronger. Rumors are swirling that the Tigers, with their eyes firmly on a World Series, are exploring a trade for Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran. Duran, batting .273/.318/.424 with 16 doubles, six triples, and four homers, would add another dynamic offensive weapon and speed to the lineup. With one of the deepest farm systems in baseball, GM Scott Harris has the ammunition to make a significant splash without mortgaging the future. This is the kind of aggressive move a contender makes, and it signals the Tigers are all in for 2025.
What a time to be a Tigers fan! With Perez back, the team firing on all cylinders, and potential reinforcements like Duran on the horizon, the excitement is palpable. This team isn't just dreaming of October; they're building a juggernaut. Fasten your seatbelts, because this ride is only getting wilder!
