The Detroit Tigers opened their doubleheader against the New York Mets with a bang, as designated hitter Victor Haase drove in five runs to lead the Tigers to a 9-3 win. Haase had a huge day at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI singles, and a three-run home run in the sixth inning.
The Tigers got off to a quick start, scoring three runs in the first inning. After Haase drove in the first run with an RBI single, Miguel Cabrera followed with a two-run single to give the Tigers an early 3-0 lead. The Mets responded with two runs in the second inning, but the Tigers answered back with two more runs in the third inning to take a 5-2 lead.
Haase then put the game away in the sixth inning with his three-run home run. The blast gave the Tigers an 8-2 lead and put the game out of reach for the Mets. The Tigers tacked on one more run in the eighth inning to make it 9-3, and that’s how it would stay as the Tigers closed out the win.
Haase’s five RBIs were a huge part of the Tigers’ victory, and his performance was a welcome sight for a team that has been struggling offensively lately. With Haase leading the way, the Tigers will look to carry this momentum into the second game of the doubleheader and keep their winning streak alive.
