Detroit Tigers Make Team History Not Seen in 114 Years After Doubleheader Sweep

The Tigers swept the Baltimore Orioles in a doubleheader on Saturday, moving themselves to 17-10 overall. They are also 12-3 at home.

Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene (31) hi-fives teammates in the dugout after his three run home run against the Baltimore Orioles during game two of a double header at Comerica Park on April 26. | David Reginek-Imagn Images

The Detroit Tigers swept the Baltimore Orioles in a doubleheader on Saturday at Comerica Park, continuing their run of strong play in the early going.

With the wins, Detroit is now 17-10 overall and in first place in the American League Central. Baltimore, one of the most disappointing teams in the league, is now 10-16 and in last place in the American League East.

The Tigers are also 12-3 at home this season, doing something they haven't done in the last 114 years of team history.

Per @TigersPR on social media:

After sweeping the doubleheader today we have:
- The best record (17-10) in the American League by 1.5 games
- The best team ERA (2.91) in the American League
- Our first 12-3 home start since 1911
- Gone 8-1 in the opening game of a series and have won the first two games in six of our nine series this year

After sweeping the doubleheader today we have:
- The best record (17-10) in the American League by 1.5 games
- The best team ERA (2.91) in the American League
- Our first 12-3 home start since 1911
- Gone 8-1 in the opening game of a series and have won the first two games in… pic.twitter.com/m9Tlz5178t

— Tigers PR (@DetroitTigersPR) April 27, 2025

After getting to the American League Division Series last season, the Tigers are out to prove it was no fluke. Armed with a top duo of Tarik Skubal and Jack Flaherty in the rotation, the Tigers also have Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson putting together solid seasons offensively. Greene was 1-for-3 with a three-run homer in the nightcap while Torkelson added a double.

He's hitting .263 for the season while Greene has four homers and 13 RBIs.

The two teams will play again on Sunday afternoon with first pitch coming at 1:40 p.m. ET. Skubal will pitch against right-hander Dean Kremer.

Skubal is 2-2 with a 2.83 ERA.

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