MLB Tigers Achieve Historical Milestone with 30th Victory in 2025
The blazing-hot Detroit Tigers are probably testing the Red Sox's patience. The Tigers mercilessly crushed Boston in a bone-crushing three-game series in Detroit, giving them a 14-2 drubbing to start off, followed by a walk-off three-run homer by Javier Baez on Tuesday, and another walk-off single by Justyn-Henry Malloy on Wednesday night that sealed the sweep.
Recently, the Tigers took on the Blue Jays in Toronto, snagging a victory in Game 1 of a three-game series. With starter Jack Flaherty giving 5.2 innings of two-run ball, the Tigers managed to squeeze out a 5-4 win, making them the first team in baseball to reach the 30-win mark this season, as per USA Today's Bob Nightengale on X.
It's no secret: the Tigers are baseball's hottest team in 2025
Now sporting an MLB-best 30-15 record, the Tigers are sitting pretty atop the league. Although the Los Angeles Dodgers could potentially tie them with a win over the LA Angels, for now, Detroit is the gold standard in baseball.
Leading the AL Central by a substantial 4.5-game margin, the Tigers also possess the second-largest division lead over the cellar-dweller, with a 16-game separation from the straggling Chicago White Sox. The Dodgers currently have the largest division lead, standing 21.5 games higher than the floundering 7-36 Colorado Rockies.
Detroit's unexpected hero drops the mic on the Red Sox with another walk-off
Last season, the Detroit Tigers clinched a playoff spot for the first time in a decade, ousting the Houston Astros in the Wild Card before ultimately losing to the Guardians 3-2 in the Divisional round. However, it seems as though Detroit is even stronger this season.
In the most recent exhibition versus the Red Sox, Javier Baez ignited the fire, slamming the winning home run for the Tigers. Adding to his rekindled career, Baez has been one of the league's top hitters, and his heroics have played a significant role in catapulting the Tigers to the first team to reach 30 wins this season. Exhibiting impressive statistics of .307/.343/.512, these metrics not only surpass last season's performance but prove that Baez means business in 2025. He also boasts six home runs, 28 RBI, and 21 runs scored in 36 games with the Tigers.
The brilliant resurgence of Baez has given new life to the Tigers' anemic offense. In their last four games, the Tigers have scored an astounding 35 total runs.
Rumors are swirling about the Detroit Tigers' potential journey to the playoffs, strengthened by their impressive 30-15 record and MLB-leading performance. The Tigers' unexpected hero, Javier Baez, added fuel to the fire with his walk-off home run against the Red Sox, contributing to a 35-run scoring streak in their last four games.
