Tigers hit 49 home runs in June, tying franchise record
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 2:36 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
BaseballThe Detroit Tigers achieved a franchise milestone by hitting 49 home runs in June 2026, equaling the record set in August 1937. This surge included five home runs in a 9-3 victory over the New York Yankees, contributing to a 15-11 record for the month. Colt Keith led the team with three homers in one game, while Dillon Dingler, Kerry Carpenter, and Riley Greene also made significant contributions. This performance stands in stark contrast to their struggles in May, where the team managed only 18 home runs and a 6-22 record. The Tigers currently have 100 home runs on the season.
- •Tigers hit 49 home runs in June, tied for franchise best.
- •Five homers against Yankees in a recent win.
- •Colt Keith logged three home runs in one game.
- •Team improves to 15-11 record in June after May struggles.
- •Tigers now have 100 home runs on the season.
- 2:36 AMYahoo Sports — The Tigers have never hit more homers in a month. Here's who hit them
"The Tigers hit five home runs in Tuesday's 9-3 victory over the Yankees, giving them 49 home runs in a month. That's tied for most in club history.
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