Riley Greene Makes MLB History as Tigers Dominate Angels 9-1
DETROIT — In a night to remember at Angel Stadium, the Detroit Tigers roared to a commanding 9-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels, fueled by a historic ninth-inning explosion and standout performances on both sides of the ball.
Riley Greene Rewrites the Record Books
Outfielder Riley Greene etched his name into MLB history, becoming the first player ever to launch two home runs in the ninth inning of a single game. His solo blast off veteran closer Kenley Jansen cracked open the inning, and he capped it off with a three-run missile off Jake Eder, delivering a stunning eight-run frame that left the Angels shell-shocked.
“Unreal. Just one of those nights,” Greene said after the game. “You dream of doing something big — but this? This is special.”
Tarik Skubal Shines, Sparks Tensions
Lefty Tarik Skubal was dominant on the mound, striking out eight over six innings while surrendering just one run. But his outing wasn’t without drama. A tense exchange with Angels shortstop Zach Neto after a third-inning strikeout sparked tempers and led to both benches clearing. Cooler heads prevailed, and no further action was taken.
“It’s the heat of the moment,” Skubal said. “We’re competitors. It happens.”
Looking Ahead: Tigers Seek Series Sweep
Detroit now eyes a potential series sweep in the third and final matchup tonight. Jack Flaherty gets the start, looking to build on the team’s momentum. First pitch is scheduled for 9:38 PM ET, with coverage on MLB Network, FDSW, and FDSDET.
With Greene’s bat on fire and the rotation firing on all cylinders, the Tigers are suddenly one of the hottest teams in baseball — and they’re not slowing down.
