On May 8, 2025, the Detroit Tigers (23-13) will face the Colorado Rockies (6-29) in a doubleheader at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. The Tigers secured an 8-6 extra-inning victory in Game 1 of the series, with Spencer Torkelson delivering the game-winning RBI in the 10th inning. Detroit enters the matchup as one of the top teams in the American League, while Colorado continues to struggle, holding the worst record in MLB.
Game 1: Tigers vs. Rockies
Starting Pitchers
- Detroit Tigers:Casey Mize (5-1, 2.70 ERA, 27 K)
- Mize has been dominant in his comeback season, averaging 6.0 innings per start.
- He held the Los Angeles Angels to four earned runs over seven innings in his last outing.
- Opponents are batting .226 against him this season.
- Colorado Rockies: Kyle Freeland (0-4, 5.70 ERA)
- Freeland has struggled, allowing five earned runs in his last start.
- He holds the franchise record for most career starts with 207.
- This will be his first career start against Detroit.
Key Players to Watch
- Detroit Tigers
- Spencer Torkelson – Leads the team with 10 home runs and 27 RBIs.
- Riley Greene – Delivered a clutch extra-inning hit in Game 1.
- Trey Sweeney – Provided a key insurance run in the 10th inning.
- Colorado Rockies
- Ryan McMahon – Hit a 436-foot home run in Game 1.
- Michael Toglia – Delivered a solo shot off the foul pole.
- Brenton Doyle – A key contributor in Colorado’s lineup.
Game 2: Tigers vs. Rockies
Starting Pitchers
- Detroit Tigers:TBD
- Detroit has yet to name a starter for Game 2, but Keider Montero from Triple-A Toledo is a likely candidate.
- Colorado Rockies: Tanner Gordon (MLB Debut in 2025)
- Gordon is making his season debut after being called up from Triple-A Albuquerque.
- His last MLB outing in September 2024 saw him give up seven runs on 10 hits in 3 1/3 innings.
Game Details
- Date: May 8, 2025
- Location: Coors Field, Denver, CO
- First Pitch (Game 1): 3:10 PM EST
- First Pitch (Game 2): 6:10 PM EST (or 30 minutes after Game 1)
- Broadcast: ESPN, Bally Sports Detroit, AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain
Game 1 Odds
Detroit Tigers – 185
Colorado Rockies 9.5
Game 2 Odds
Detroit Tigers – 185
Colorado Rockies 9.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, May 7, 2025
