The Detroit Tigers' offense erupted early and never looked back, powering past the Los Angeles Angels 9-5 in a Sunday matinee that showcased their resurgent bats. Kerry Carpenter and Riley Greene delivered the knockout blows, combining for six RBI—including a towering two-run homer from Carpenter in the third that broke the game open. Greene, who went 2-for-5 with three RBI, capped the Tigers' five-run third inning with a run-scoring single, while Gleyber Torres reached base three times and scored twice. Detroit's relentless approach forced Angels starter Jack Kochanowicz out after just three brutal innings, as the right-hander surrendered six runs on nine hits before Carson Fulmer steadied the ship with five innings of two-run relief.

Despite late heroics from Luis Rengifo—whose two-run homer in the ninth cut the deficit to four—the Angels' early pitching woes proved too steep to overcome. Mike Trout, held hitless in two at-bats, watched from the dugout as Detroit's bullpen, led by Will Vest's scoreless 1.1 innings, slammed the door. The win marks a critical step for the Tigers, who leaned on five extra-base hits to snap a three-game skid, while the Angels now face questions about their rotation depth after Kochanowicz's latest struggle. With both teams jockeying for wild-card position, this offensive explosion could be the spark Detroit needs—or a warning sign for Los Angeles' playoff aspirations.