In a strong show of skill, the Detroit Tigers won 9-1 against the Milwaukee Brewers. The game on April 14, 2025, brought together solid pitching and sharp hitting. This win reminded fans how well the team can perform when both sides work close.
Tarik Skubal began the game in control. He faced each batter with clear focus. His pitch and the team’s strong hitting kept the Brewers off balance. Skubal pitched seven full innings, gave up only four hits, and struck out nine while blocking any runs.
In the first inning, the Tigers scored early. Gleyber Torres took a walk, and Andy Ibanez hit a double that brought Torres home. Soon after, Dillon Dingler added another double, making the score 2-0. Skubal then tightened control to hold the Brewers back.
In the second inning, Javier Baez earned a walk that led to more damage. An error on a fielder put extra runners on base. Justyn-Henry Malloy then hit a single that pushed Baez home, and a groundout from Torres added another run. The score reached 4-0. The fourth inning brought more trouble for the Brewers. A single from Baez and a poor throw by pitcher Tyler Alexander opened the door for a four-run burst. The Tigers built an 8-0 lead here.
Kerry Carpenter hit a leadoff home run in the fifth inning, pushing the total to nine. Although the Brewers scored once in the ninth, the early lead was too strong to overcome.
Skubal’s work on the mound was firm. He kept his focus and struck out batters, which made it hard for the Brewers to get momentum. His strong show made fans eager for his next start.
The win came from a team effort. Solid hitting and tight defense meant the Brewers had few chances. With plays from Carpenter and Torres, the lineup proved its strength.
The Tigers plan to carry this win forward as the season goes on. Fans look ahead to more games where the team can show this kind of strength in Major League Baseball.