Meadows Ignites Nine-Run Inning, Tigers Rout Bronx Bombers 12-2

The Detroit Tigers just delivered one of their most electrifying performances of the season. They dismantled the New York Yankees 12-2 at Yankee Stadium.

The rout featured a wild nine-run seventh inning—a rare offensive explosion the team had pulled off only once in the last 16 seasons. From a hero’s welcome for Gleyber Torres in his return to the Bronx to Casey Mize’s dominant pitching, Detroit made a powerful statement.

Gleyber Torres Shines in Emotional Return

Gleyber Torres returned to Yankee Stadium for the first time as a Tiger and the Bronx crowd gave him a warm ovation. He looked energized, reached base three times, and ripped a double, making sure his homecoming stood out for more than just nostalgia.

A Key Piece of Detroit’s Lineup

The Tigers brought in Torres to steady their infield and add playoff experience. He showed off his knack for working counts, putting the ball in play, and stepping up in big moments—exactly what Detroit hopes to lean on in October.

The Ninth-Inning-Type Drama that Arrived Early

Detroit’s nine-run seventh inning was the heart of the game. They sent 14 batters to the plate, starting with a Riley Greene double that quickly turned into a nightmare for Yankees pitching.

Parker Meadows, who had already tied the game with a two-run homer, added an RBI single and picked up a second hit in the same frame.

Key Highlights of the Seventh-Inning Surge

The inning wasn’t just about power. It mixed timely contact, patience, and a bit of capitalizing on New York’s mistakes:

• Kerry Carpenter smashed a two-run triple, delivering the biggest blow of the rally.
• Bases-loaded walks and a hit-by-pitch piled on more runs.
• A wild pitch padded Detroit’s lead even further.

Casey Mize Controls the Game

While the offense stole the show, Casey Mize owned the mound for six innings. He gave up solo homers to Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger but otherwise stayed in command, striking out eight and limiting hard contact.

A Pivotal Fifth-Inning Escape

The fifth inning brought some real tension. Mize faced a bases-loaded jam, and Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham, sitting on a 3-0 count with Judge on deck, chased a pitch out of the zone and popped up. That swung the momentum right back to Detroit.

Milestones and Memories for the Yankees

Aaron Judge kept adding to his impressive career numbers. His 44th home run of the year, the 359th of his career, pushed him past Hall of Famer Yogi Berra into fifth place on the Yankees’ all-time list.

Paddack’s Long-Awaited Save

Chris Paddack came in after Mize and closed it out with three perfect innings of relief. The save—his first in the majors since 2019—was a personal milestone, and the Tigers made sure to give him a beer shower in the clubhouse.

Playoff Push Gains More Momentum

This win pushed Detroit to an 81-63 record. They’re now 8.5 games ahead of the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Central with less than a month left in the regular season.

Statement Win in the Bronx

Beating the Yankees at Yankee Stadium—especially like that—sends a pretty clear message to the rest of the league.

If the Tigers keep showing this mix of power and patience, they won’t just make the playoffs. They’ll be the kind of team nobody wants to deal with.

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