The Detroit Tigers and Milwaukee Brewers clashed in a three-game series from April 14-16, 2025, at American Family Field. The series featured standout performances and key moments. This article breaks down player stats, focusing on offense and pitching. Data comes from ESPN, The Athletic, and Covers.
Game 1: Tigers’ Offensive Explosion
The Tigers won 9-1, powered by Tarik Skubal’s seven scoreless innings and six strikeouts. Gleyber Torres went 2-for-4 with two RBIs. Kerry Carpenter hit a solo homer. Andy Ibáñez added an RBI single. Milwaukee’s Tyler Alexander allowed eight runs in four innings. Joey Ortiz drove in the Brewers’ only run.
Game 2: Brewers’ Pitching Shines
Milwaukee blanked Detroit 5-0. Quinn Priester and four relievers allowed one hit. Rhys Hoskins went 2-for-3 with a homer and three RBIs. Brice Turang doubled and scored twice. Jack Flaherty gave up four runs for Detroit. Spencer Torkelson had the Tigers’ lone hit.
Game 3: Brewers’ Narrow Victory
The Brewers edged out a 5-4 win. Willy Adames hit a two-run homer, going 2-for-4. Freddy Peralta struck out seven in six innings. Riley Greene went 3-for-4 with two RBIs for Detroit. Kenta Maeda allowed four runs. Trevor Megill earned the save for Milwaukee.
Tigers’ Batting Highlights
Riley Greene batted .417 with three RBIs. Gleyber Torres had four RBIs, including a Game 1 single. Kerry Carpenter hit .333 with a homer. Spencer Torkelson struggled but got a hit in Game 2. Injuries to Jake Rogers and Matt Vierling hurt Detroit’s lineup.
Brewers’ Offensive Stars
Rhys Hoskins hit .375 with a homer and four RBIs. Willy Adames batted .300 with a homer. Brice Turang went 4-for-10, scoring twice. Joey Ortiz and Jackson Chourio added key RBIs. The Brewers overcame injuries to Blake Perkins and others.
Tigers’ Pitching Breakdown
Tarik Skubal threw seven scoreless innings in Game 1. Jack Flaherty allowed four runs in Game 2. Kenta Maeda gave up four runs in Game 3. The bullpen posted a 5.40 ERA. Injuries to José Urquidy and Alex Cobb limited Detroit’s options.
Brewers’ Pitching Strength
Quinn Priester pitched five one-hit innings in Game 2. Freddy Peralta struck out seven in Game 3. Tyler Alexander struggled, allowing eight runs. The bullpen, led by Devin Williams, had a 2.25 ERA. Injuries to Tobias Myers and Brandon Woodruff tested Milwaukee’s depth.
Injury Impacts
Detroit missed Jake Rogers, Matt Vierling, and Parker Meadows, weakening their offense. Milwaukee was without Blake Perkins, Tobias Myers, and Brandon Woodruff, straining their pitching. Both teams adjusted, with the Brewers relying on their bullpen and Detroit leaning on Skubal.
Series Stats Overview
The Tigers hit .238 with 21 hits and 13 runs. The Brewers batted .255 with 23 hits and 11 runs. Detroit’s pitching had a 4.68 ERA, while Milwaukee’s was 3.96. The Brewers won 2-1, showing depth despite injuries.
Future Outlook
The Tigers need consistency and healthier players. Skubal and Greene are key assets. The Brewers aim to stay atop the NL Central. Hoskins’ resurgence and bullpen strength are positives. Both teams will build on this series moving forward.
