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DETROIT, April 4, 2025 ~ The Detroit Tigers (3-4) never trailed in a 7-4 win over the Chicago White Sox (2-5) on Opening Day Friday afternoon in Detroit. Left fielder and designated hitter Kerry Carpenter knocked two solo-home runs out of Comerica Park on the warmest Opening Day game in a decade. The two knocks marked the third career multi-home run game for Carpenter.
“He is incredible, it’s so fun to see Kerry locked in,” manager A.J. Hinch told WJR Correspondent Nick Lundberg after the game. “We want him to take his three swings, because we know good things can happen.”
Starting pitcher Jack Flaherty had an impressive outing in his second Opening Day with the Tigers. Flaherty tallied seven strikeouts in 5.2 innings pitched with the victory, only allowing three hits, two walks, and one earned run.
Outfielder Riley Greene also had a successful day at the plate, recording his third home run of the year to go with a single and a double. First baseman Spencer Torkelson clocked an RBI single as well, while right fielder Zach McKinstry, shortstop Trey Sweeney, and catcher Dillon Dingler also tallied RBIs. Sweeney knocked in a run off his first career triple.
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Kerry Carpenter's two home runs today mark the first time a Tiger has hit two home runs in the home opener since April 5, 2013, when Prince Fielder did so in an 8-3 win over the Yankees. pic.twitter.com/PEgYAn6CXw
— Tigers PR (@DetroitTigersPR) April 4, 2025
(CONTINUED) Relief pitcher Kenta Maeda gave up the rest of the runs in the ninth inning. Fellow relief pitcher Will Vest came in at the top of the inning to close the victory for the Tigers.
The stars were out for the Friday showcase. Comedian and Detroit native Keegan-Michael Key threw out the first pitch, while Michigan State Men’s Basketball Head Coach Tom Izzo took in the view from the new Home Plate Club seats.
The Tigers will face the White Sox again tomorrow at 1:10 p.m. for the second game of the series. Starting pitcher Reese Olson is expected to take the mound for Detroit. Stay with WJR.com for more Opening Weekend coverage.
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