Tigers top Mariners 7-3 with late offense in season opener

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Tigers top Mariners 7-3 with late offense in season opener
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The Detroit Tigers defeated the Seattle Mariners 7-3 at Comerica Park on June 5. Kerry Carpenter's two-run home run in the third inning provided an early lead, while Gleyber Torres contributed a two-run double in the seventh. Spencer Torkelson sealed the win with a two-run homer in the eighth as the Tigers secured their fourth consecutive victory. Starting pitcher Framber Valdez struck out six and allowed one run over five innings, leading the way for a bullpen that faced some challenges but ultimately held on for the win.

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  • •Tigers score four runs in the seventh and eighth innings.
  • •Kerry Carpenter hit his eighth homer of the season.
  • •Gleyber Torres recorded three hits and three RBIs in the game.
  • •Framber Valdez allowed one run and struck out six over five innings.
  • •Spencer Torkelson hit his ninth homer in the eighth inning.
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  • 1:34 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers stay hot, beat Mariners 7-3 off Carpenter and Torkelson HRs
  • 1:26 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers keep good times rolling with 7-3 win over Mariners in opener
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Big hits from Kerry Carpenter, Gleyber Torres and Spencer Torkelson paced the Tigers' 7-3 home win over the Mariners.

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Kerry Carpenter hit a two-run homer in the third inning in the Tigers' win over the Mariners on Friday.

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