Colt Keith hits first home run of 2026 for Tigers in win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 4:24 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Colt Keith recorded his first home run of the season during the Tigers' 11-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins on June 12 at Comerica Park. The home run came in the sixth inning after Keith's long drought dating back to September. After the historic hit, Keith was greeted with a silent treatment by his teammates before they celebrated with him in the dugout. This marked a significant moment for Keith, who had struggled to find his rhythm at the plate, having only 10 RBIs and an OPS of.647 this season as of June 12.
- •Tigers defeated the Twins 11-0 at Comerica Park.
- •Colt Keith hit his first home run of the season.
- •Keith hadn't homered since September 2025.
- •The silent treatment was given by teammates post-home run.
- •Keith's current OPS is.647 with 10 RBIs.
- 4:24 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers' Colt Keith loved silent treatment. He hopes he never gets it again
"Colt Keith hit his first home run of the season Thursday, in an 11-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park.
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