Disappointing Night in Miami
Hey Tigers fans!
Well, that was a tough game, wasn’t it? Our boys faced off against the Miami Marlins, but unfortunately, we couldn’t pull out a win, finishing the night with a final score of 8-2 in favor of the Marlins. Let's dive into a breakdown of the game and some highlights from our team’s performance.Early Innings Overview
The game started quietly for the Tigers as both Parker Meadows and Gleyber Torres couldn't get on base. However, Kerry Carpenter managed a nifty infield single in the first, showing some grit early on.
Despite Riley Greene striking out swinging, we held hope for a rally in the subsequent innings.On the defensive side, our pitching held the Marlins mostly in check, aside from a couple of home runs by their hitters that set the course for the match. Despite Spencer Torkelson striking out looking and Javier Baez not getting into a groove, things still felt within reach early in the game.
Mid-Game Moments
The Marlins extended their lead methodically up to the fourth inning. Standout Riley Greene gave us something to cheer about with an impressive 401-foot home run to center field in the fourth!
This brought the Tigers to 3-1, and the fans erupted with hope. Yet, the Marlins kept pressing, and they stretched their lead to 5-1 by the inning's end.By the time we reached the seventh, things seemed out of hand with Miami mounting a hefty lead. Nevertheless, Kerry Carpenter managed a single and later scored thanks to a passed ball. Riley Greene complemented this effort with a double to center, showing everyone that he was the Tiger to watch tonight.
Final Push and Looking Ahead
As the sun set on the eighth and ninth innings, our boys tried to battle back. Substitutes like Jahmai Jones and Andy Ibanez had their swings, but the Marlins stayed strong defensively, taking the victory at 8-2.Both Jake Rogers and Spencer Torkelson showed tenacity at the plate even as time wound down, but the Marlins' pitching rotation wrapped things up effectively. As Tigers fans, it wasn't the outcome we wanted, but there were moments of brilliance, especially from Riley Greene!
Let’s keep cheering on our Detroit Tigers! On to the next game and the next chance to show our true stripes.
Scoreboard for Tigers @ Marlins (September 12th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |