Kerry Carpenter Makes History for Tigers

Kerry Carpenter Makes History for Tigers

Kerry Carpenter became the third Tiger to hit three home runs and record five RBIs in a single game over the past 20 seasons, joining Miguel Cabrera (2013) and J.D. Martinez (2015) in this feat. His impressive performance on Thursday night at Comerica Park marked a significant milestone in his young career.

Carpenter’s achievement was all the more remarkable given that he was going for a fourth home run in his final at-bat but ultimately flew out to center instead. Despite not reaching four home runs, Carpenter’s contributions were instrumental in the Tigers’ 10-4 victory over Chicago.

Key Highlights

  • Kerry Carpenter’s Performance:

    • Hit three home runs.
    • Recorded five RBIs.
    • Aimed for a fourth home run in his last at-bat.
  • Season Performance:

    • Carpenter has six home runs against Chicago this year, solidifying his status as one of the team’s most formidable hitters.

Other Notable Contributions

  • Parker Meadows:

    • Made an impressive return after recovering from an arm injury.
    • Contributed significantly to Detroit’s 16-hit attack.
    • Key hits included:
      • Two doubles.
      • One triple.
    • Scored three times while playing center field.
  • Riley Greene:

    • Had a standout game with:
      • Two hits.
      • Two RBIs.
      • Scored once from second base due to a wild pitch error by reliever Brad Boxberger.
    • Made several crucial defensive plays, including:
      • A sliding catch in the left-field corner.
      • Contributed to a diving stop at shortstop by Javier Baez.
      • Attempted to catch a foul popup off Joshua Palacios.

This game showcased the Tigers’ offensive prowess and highlighted the individual talents of Carpenter, Meadows, and Greene, contributing to a memorable victory.

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