Tigers Sweep Doubleheader Opener Against Rockies

The Detroit Tigers defeated the Colorado Rockies 10-2 in the first game of Thursday's doubleheader at Coors Field, powered by nine runs in the first three innings and a dominant start from Casey Mize, who earned his MLB-leading sixth win with eight strikeouts over six innings. Earlier in the series opener, the Tigers secured a dramatic 8-6 extra-innings victory, highlighted by Spencer Torkelson's go-ahead double in the 10th inning and Trey Sweeney's insurance run. Four Detroit relievers combined for 5 1/3 scoreless innings in the opener, with Javier Báez adding two two-run singles and Sweeney collecting three hits. The Rockies, now 6-30, received notable performances from Ryan McMahon and Michael Toglia but were undone by bullpen lapses and fielding errors. Both teams' starting pitchers struggled in the opener, but Detroit's bullpen held firm to preserve the win. The Tigers will wrap up their 10-game road trip with the second game of the doubleheader before heading home.