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Tigers defeat Rockies 6-2 in series opener at Comerica Park

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Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Tigers defeat Rockies 6-2 in series opener at Comerica Park

Summary

The Detroit Tigers opened their series against the Colorado Rockies with a 6-2 victory on September 11, 2026, at Comerica Park. Framber Valdez started for the Tigers, pitching six innings and allowing one unearned run on six hits. After the Rockies took an early lead in the fifth inning following a fielding error, Max Clark tied the game with a solo home run in the bottom of the frame. Detroit pulled away in the sixth with an RBI triple from Riley Greene and a two-run homer by Dillon Dingler. The Tigers added further insurance runs in the inning as Colorado struggled with control issues on the mound. The victory follows a successful series against the Minnesota Twins as the Tigers continue their regular-season schedule.

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By the Numbers

•Max Clark hit a solo home run to tie the game in the fifth inning.
•Riley Greene recorded an RBI triple and Dillon Dingler added a two-run homer in the sixth.
•Framber Valdez earned the win, allowing one unearned run over six innings of work.
•The Tigers capitalized on multiple wild pitches by Rockies pitchers during the sixth inning.

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Let’s go streaking! The Tigers won their first game of the series against the Rockies 6-2. After winning their series against the Twins, the Tigers were hoping to ride that winning momentum into their weekend series against the Colorado Rockies. The Rockies, having a rough season, might prove to be a good team to help […]
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