Torkelson Steps Up in Series Finale | Detroit News

Spencer Torkelson is heating up at the perfect time for the Detroit Tigers, crushing clutch hits and powering their offense in a must-win series finale against the Guardians. After a trade deadline reshuffle left them needing firepower, Torkelson has answered with a scorching August (.350), a six-game hitting streak, and elite performance with runners in scoring position — including his eighth straight game with a hit in those spots. Facing a pitcher he’s struggled with before, Torkelson still has a shot to crack 21 homers this season and could benefit from subtle lineup tweaks that seem to be disrupting opposing pitching plans. With Riley Greene sidelined, Torkelson’s rise couldn’t come at a better moment. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/29d4eb850c6910fd