Just as scrutiny was building, Torkelson homered in back-to-back days to help the Tigers take the series against the Brewers.

The Tigers have watched Spencer Torkelson follow a 31-homer season with a slow start at the plate in two of the past three seasons. They’ve also enjoyed the flip side. “He brings a different element,” manager A.

Good morning! The Mariners completed an exciting three-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals yesterday behind a pinch-hit, go-ahead home run from Rob Refsnyder. Luis Castillo will take the mound tonight at 4:40 PM to face the Minnesota Twins at Target Field.