The Detroit Tigers stomped the Toronto Blue Jays by the whopping score of 10–1 on Tuesday night, and first baseman Spencer Torkelson was the biggest reason why. Torkelson put on a complete performance at the plate: he went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, three RBI, three runs scored, a walk, a stolen base, AND struck out twice — basically doing everything. When your best hitter also swipes a bag, that's a good night!
The Tigers move to 72–79 on the season, still fighting for respectability in the crowded AL Central, while the Blue Jays drop to 75–77 and continue to struggle to stay above .500. With about 11 games left in the regular season, every game matters — and Detroit showed they still have some pop left in that lineup.
The AL Central race is one of the tightest in baseball right now. The White Sox (77–74) lead by just half a game over the Guardians (77–75), who also won Tuesday. Detroit is 5.5 games back and would need a miracle, but nights like this keep the dream alive. Keep an eye on that division, Jacob — it could go down to the final weekend!
It was a PACKED night of baseball with 15 games on the schedule. There were blow-outs, tight one-run decisions, two extra-inning nail-biters, and some awesome pitching performances. Here's the full rundown:
| Away | Score | Home | Score | Notes / Star Performer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 1 | Rays ✅ | 2 | J. Perkins: 6.2 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 8 K |
| White Sox | 6 | Guardians ✅ | 7 | T. Bazzana: 2 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R |
| Dodgers ✅ | 4 | Reds | 0 | Y. Yamamoto: 7 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 7 K |
| Brewers ✅ | 5 | Pirates | 1 | J. Ortiz: 3-4, 2B, 2 RBI |
| Phillies | 3 | Nationals ✅ | 6 | A. Chaparro: HR, 2B, RBI, R |
| Tigers ✅ | 10 | Blue Jays | 1 | S. Torkelson: HR, 2B, 3 RBI, 3 R, SB |
| Orioles ✅ | 7 | Mets | 5 | C. Mayo: HR, 3 RBI, SB — 11 innings! |
| Braves ✅ | 6 | Cubs | 3 | O. Albies: HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, SB |
| Yankees ✅ | 8 | Twins | 1 | C. Bellinger: 3-4, HR, 2 RBI |
| Giants ✅ | 10 | Cardinals | 3 | B. Eldridge: HR, 2B, 3 RBI, 2 R |
| Red Sox | 2 | Rangers ✅ | 4 | N. Sogard: HR, 2 RBI |
| Royals | 2 | Astros ✅ | 4 | J. Peña: 2 HR, 2 RBI, 3 R |
| Padres | 3 | Rockies ✅ | 9 | C. Carrigg: 4-5, 2 HR, 5 RBI — WOW! |
| Mariners | 1 | Angels ✅ | 2 | J. Lowe: HR, RBI — one-run thriller |
| Marlins ✅ | 4 | Diamondbacks | 2 | G. Moreno: HR, RBI, 2 BB, SB — 11 innings! |
Three LaLiga matches were played in Spain on Tuesday! Real Madrid picked up a dramatic 3–2 road win over Elche, Valencia kept their form going with a 1–0 win at Alavés, and Rayo Vallecano beat Espanyol 2–1 at home. Spain's top league is always packed with excitement!
| Away | Score | Home | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espanyol | 1 | Rayo Vallecano ✅ | 2 | FT |
| Valencia ✅ | 1 | Alavés | 0 | FT |
| Real Madrid ✅ | 3 | Elche | 2 | FT — Close one! |
The NBA regular season hasn't tipped off yet — all records are 0-0! Teams are wrapping up training camp right now. Opening Night is coming very soon in October. Get ready for tip-off, Jacob!
No NFL games on Tuesday — the league plays on weekends (plus Monday/Thursday nights). Week 1 already happened though, and teams like the Bills, Ravens, and 49ers started 1-0! Week 2 is coming this weekend. Check the standings in the sidebar!
College basketball is still months away! The season typically tips off in early November. Teams are just starting fall practices right now. March Madness will be here before you know it!
💡 Did you know? Corbin Carrigg's 4-for-5 game with 2 HRs and 5 RBI was the biggest individual hitting performance of the night — and it was for the Rockies, who have the worst record in the NL West!
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| 🏆 Rays | 91-59 |
| Yankees | 88-63 |
| Red Sox | 82-69 |
| Blue Jays | 75-77 |
| Orioles | 74-78 |
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| 🏆 White Sox | 77-74 |
| Guardians | 77-75 |
| Tigers | 72-79 |
| Twins | 70-81 |
| Royals | 66-85 |
⚠️ White Sox lead by just half a game over Cleveland!
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| 🏆 Astros | 76-75 |
| Rangers | 75-76 |
| Mariners | 70-82 |
| Athletics | 61-90 |
| Angels | 58-93 |
🤠 Astros lead by just 1 game over Texas!
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| 🏆 Braves | 89-63 |
| Phillies | 83-68 |
| Marlins | 75-77 |
| Nationals | 71-81 |
| Mets | 69-82 |
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| 🏆 Brewers | 94-57 |
| Cubs | 84-68 |
| Pirates | 75-76 |
| Cardinals | 75-77 |
| Reds | 70-81 |
🍺 Brewers have the best record in the NL!
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| 🏆 Dodgers | 92-59 |
| Padres | 82-69 |
| Diamondbacks | 80-72 |
| Giants | 63-89 |
| Rockies | 56-95 |
No games Tuesday, but here's where everyone stands after Week 1!
| Division | Leaders (1-0) |
|---|---|
| AFC East | Bills, Jets |
| AFC North | Ravens, Bengals, Steelers |
| AFC South | Jaguars |
| AFC West | Chiefs, Raiders |
| NFC East | Giants, Eagles |
| NFC North | Vikings, Bears, Lions |
| NFC South | (all 0-1!) |
| NFC West | 49ers, Cardinals, Seahawks |
😬 The entire NFC South went 0-1 in Week 1 — that's wild!