Detroit Tigers Rally Past Minnesota Twins 4-3 in 11 Innings: Riley Greene’s 28th Homer Leads Comeback – August 14, 2025

Thursday, August 14th, 2025

Detroit Tigers Edge Out Minnesota Twins in Extra Innings Thriller

The Detroit Tigers rallied from an early three-run deficit to defeat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 in an 11-inning battle, showcasing resilience and clutch performances at Target Field. Colt Keith scored the game-winning run on a sacrifice fly by Gleyber Torres, sealing a hard-fought victory for Detroit.

Comeback Victory for the Tigers

After falling behind 3-0 in the third inning, Detroit answered back thanks to a key two-run fourth, highlighted by Riley Greene's team-leading 28th home run. Kerry Carpenter extended the inning with a double, setting the stage for Greene to bring the Tigers within one. The Tigers knotted the game later and ultimately prevailed in extra innings, winning for the fourth time in their last five games and the fifth in seven contests.

Pitching Performances and Key Defensive Play

Tigers starter Tarik Skubal overcame a rocky third inning, battling through seven frames and limiting the damage to three runs while recording three strikeouts. This was a contrast to his previous outing against Minnesota, where he struck out 13. Rafael Montero earned the victory, delivering the final four outs for Detroit.

On the Twins’ side, Edouard Julien homered, and both Ryan Jeffers and Luke Keaschall contributed RBIs during the three-run third. Yet, Skubal settled in, retiring 13 of the final 14 batters he faced.

In the 10th, Minnesota nearly walked off, but a dramatic play saw Alan Roden thrown out at the plate by charging first baseman Spencer Torkelson on a half-swing from Austin Martin—a call confirmed by review and a crucial moment that swung momentum to the Tigers.

Trends and Statistics

The Tigers have now won 11 of their last 17 games, turning things around after a prior stretch where they lost 12 of 13 and saw their division lead dwindle from 14 to seven games.

Looking Ahead

Detroit turns to right-hander Charlie Morton (7-10, 5.48 ERA) for their next matchup on Friday night. Minnesota has yet to announce their starting pitcher.

In summary

The Detroit Tigers demonstrated grit and composure, coming back to defeat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 in 11 innings. Key moments included Riley Greene’s homer, a game-saving play by Spencer Torkelson, and strong late-inning pitching depth. The Tigers continue their surge in the AL Central, while the Twins look to bounce back in the upcoming games. As Detroit maintains momentum, both teams remain pivotal contenders as the season advances.

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