Tigers defeat Rockies 6-2 behind Greene hits and Dingler homer
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Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Riley Greene recorded three hits and Dillon Dingler hit a home run to help the Detroit Tigers secure a 6-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies at Comerica Park on Friday. The Tigers broke the game open with a four-run sixth inning that included a run-scoring triple from Greene and a two-run homer from Dingler. Rookie Max Clark also contributed with a solo home run earlier in the game. Starter Framber Valdez earned the win, pitching six innings and allowing only one unearned run. Kenley Jansen secured his 19th save of the season to finalize the victory. The Tigers have now won three of their last four games following a stretch that saw them drop out of playoff contention. The teams are scheduled to continue their weekend series on Saturday with a bullpen game for Detroit.
- •Detroit defeated Colorado 6-2 at Comerica Park on Friday.
- •Riley Greene recorded three hits and Dillon Dingler hit his 27th home run.
- •Framber Valdez allowed one unearned run over six innings to earn the win.
- •The Tigers scored four runs in the sixth inning to break a 1-1 tie.
- •Kenley Jansen picked up his 19th save for the Tigers.
- 1:30 AMYahoo Sports — Greene has 3 hits and Dingler hits slump-breaking homer in Tigers' 6-2 win over Rockies
- 1:29 AMYahoo Sports — Riley Greene, Dillon Dingler power Tigers past cellar-dweller Rockies
"Riley Greene had three hits, Dillon Dingler homered and the Detroit Tigers beat the Colorado Rockies 6-2 on Friday night. The Tigers have won three of four after a 5-17 skid that dropped them out of the American League wild-card race. Colorado has lost eight straight road games, scoring just 17 runs during the streak.
"Riley Greene and Dillion Dingler both did damage in a four-run sixth inning that sent the Tigers on their way to a 6-2 win.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 1:30 AMGreene has 3 hits and Dingler hits slump-breaking homer in Tigers' 6-2 win over Rockies
Riley Greene had three hits, Dillon Dingler homered and the Detroit Tigers beat the Colorado Rockies 6-2 on Friday night. The Tigers have won three of four after a 5-17 skid that dropped them out of the American League wild-card race. Colorado has lost eight straight road games, scoring just 17 runs during the streak.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 1:29 AMRiley Greene, Dillon Dingler power Tigers past cellar-dweller Rockies
Riley Greene and Dillion Dingler both did damage in a four-run sixth inning that sent the Tigers on their way to a 6-2 win.
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