Tigers Accomplish Rare MLB Feat for the First Time Since 1947

The Detroit Tigers continued to roll on May 8, sweeping a doubleheader with the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.The two victories made it four straight for the American League-leading Tigers, who have now won seven of their last eight.After winning all three games in Colorado this week, Detroit has a record of 25-13.

That puts them in a direct tie with the Los Angeles Dodgers for the best record in baseball.Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson celebrates a big moment with teammates versus the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.Ron Chenoy-Imagn ImagesNot only did the Tigers snag two more W's on Thursday, but they also accomplished a rare MLB feat for the first time since 1947.According to MLB.com sportswriter Sarah Langs, "[May 8 was] the first time the Tigers have scored 10+ runs in both ends of a doubleheader since August 31, 1947."This is the first time the Tigers have scored 10+ runs in both ends of a doubleheader since August 31, 1947Last MLB team to do so: 6/1/22 Marlins Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) May 9, 2025Langs also added that the Miami Marlins were the last MLB franchise to achieve this feat.

They did so on June 1, 2022, per the baseball expert.By the way, these weren't just 10-plus run victories for Detroit.

They were absolute blowouts.The Tigers won the opener over the Rockies by a score of 10-2, then followed that up with an 11-1 thrashing later that evening.

Although both starting pitchers (Casey Mize and Keider Montero) did very well for Detroit, the main bats that contributed to the double-digit doubleheader record were first baseman Spencer Torkelson and second baseman/DH Gleyber Torres.Torkelon finished the two-game demolition with 5 hits, 2 runs scored, and a total of 4 RBI.

Torres' stat line was similar, with 3 hits, 2 runs scored and 4 RBI.The most impressive part about the 21-run day was that the Tigers only needed one home run to do it.

A two-run shot by second baseman Colt Keith in game two.The following Detroit hitters all had at least one hit or RBI on May 8: Torkelson, Torres, Keith, Justyn-Henry Malloy, Zach McKinstry, Andy Ibanez, Javier Baez, Tomas Nido, Trey Sweeney, Kerry Carpenter, Jace Jung, Dillon Dingler and Brewer Hicklen.Related: Tigers Make Heartbreaking Announcement on Former All-Star OutfielderRelated: Former Dodgers 16-Game Winner Released by AL Contender.

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