The Tigers fell to the Reds 6-3 on June 13, 2025, as Elly De La Cruz's homer outshined Spencer Torkelson's 15th blast. Read the full game recap.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
It was a frustrating Friday night at Comerica Park as the Detroit Tigers fell to the Cincinnati Reds, 6-3. An early two-run blast from the Reds' Elly De La Cruz set the tone, and despite a late-game solo shot from a red-hot Spencer Torkelson and a multi-hit night from Riley Greene, the Tigers couldn't mount a full comeback.
Spencer Torkelson hit his 15th home run of the season in the 6th inning, extending his hitting streak to 8 games.
The Reds jumped on Tigers starter Brant Hurter in the 3rd inning, with Elly De La Cruz launching a two-run homer that gave Cincinnati a lead they would never relinquish. Hurter battled through 5 innings, allowing four runs (three earned) while striking out five, but the early damage proved decisive. The bullpen couldn't stop the bleeding, allowing two more runs in the 7th that put the game out of reach. A defensive highlight came in the 4th when Matt Vierling gunned down a runner at the plate, a brief moment of stellar execution in an otherwise tough night.
Despite the loss, there were encouraging signs at the plate and in the field. Riley Greene was a standout, going 2-for-4 with an RBI double and making a spectacular diving catch in the 5th inning that was heavily featured on the team's social media. But the biggest offensive story was Spencer Torkelson. With a solo home run in the 6th, his 15th of the year, Tork extended his hitting streak to eight games. His recent tear is a massive boost for the heart of the Detroit lineup, bringing his season average to .271 with 38 RBIs.
It was a quiet day off the field for the Tigers' front office. The team reported no new injuries, though key arms like Jackson Jobe, Alex Cobb, and Sawyer Gipson-Long remain on the injured list. Furthermore, there were no roster moves, trades, or significant news from the farm system. For now, the team you see on the field is the team the Tigers are rolling with as they navigate this mid-June stretch.
While a 6-3 loss at home is never the desired outcome, the Tigers showed flashes of the dynamic team they can be. With Torkelson's bat heating up and Riley Greene making an impact on both sides of the ball, the building blocks are there. The key will be putting it all together. Detroit will look to even the series against the Reds tomorrow, needing a bounce-back performance from the mound and for the offense to capitalize on its opportunities.
