DETROIT (Interstat) — The Milwaukee Brewers erupted for seven runs in the eighth inning, turning a close game into a rout and defeating the Detroit Tigers 12-4 on Tuesday night at Comerica Park.

The game’s pivotal moment arrived in the top of the eighth, with the Brewers holding a 5-1 lead. What followed was a relentless offensive barrage that saw Milwaukee send 12 batters to the plate, collect six hits, and capitalize on a hit-by-pitch to break the game wide open.

The inning began with back-to-back triples from Gary Sánchez and Garrett Mitchell, the latter driving in the first run. After a Luis Rengifo single plated another, the Brewers loaded the bases with a walk and an infield single. Blake Perkins was then hit by a pitch, forcing in a run. Brice Turang added a sacrifice fly, William Contreras an RBI single, Jake Bauers a two-run double, and Sánchez capped the scoring with a productive groundout. By the time the Tigers recorded the third out, the Brewers had built an insurmountable 12-1 advantage.

The offensive explosion made a winner of reliever Grant Anderson (1-1), who delivered two scoreless innings of one-hit ball after starter Kyle Harrison allowed one run over three innings. The Brewers’ bullpen combination of Anderson, Aaron Ashby, and Trevor Megill held the Tigers to just one hit over the sixth, seventh, and eighth innings.

Detroit starter Keider Montero (1-2) took the loss, surrendering three runs on five hits over 5 2/3 innings. The Tigers’ bullpen, however, collapsed in the eighth, with Jake Rogers and others unable to stem the Brewers’ tide.

Milwaukee’s offense was a machine, amassing 16 hits. Brice Turang led the charge, going 2-for-5 and driving in four runs, including a two-run single in the second inning that opened the scoring. Garrett Mitchell went 2-for-4 with an RBI triple, and Jake Bauers added two hits, including a two-run double during the decisive eighth.

The Tigers, who managed nine hits, scored their first run in the fourth inning on a double-play grounder by Javier Báez that plated Riley Greene. They avoided a shutout with a three-run rally in the ninth against mop-up duty, highlighted by a two-run double from Matt Vierling. It was far too little, far too late.

The victory improved Milwaukee’s record to 13-9, moving them above .500 on the road this season. The loss dropped Detroit to an even 12-12. The game, played in front of 20,847 fans, lasted 2 hours and 58 minutes.

The Brewers’ win defied the pregame projection from Interstat’s game simulator, which had forecast a 7-3 Tigers victory. However, Milwaukee entered as a slight betting favorite, and the combined 16 runs sailed over the posted over/under line of 8.

Milwaukee arrived in Detroit having split a four-game series in Miami, while the Tigers were coming off a series loss in Boston. The two teams will continue their three-game series on Wednesday night at Comerica Park.

For the Brewers, the victory showcased a potent lineup capable of a game-breaking inning, a trait that has fueled their early-season success. For the Tigers, the eighth-inning meltdown underscored bullpen vulnerabilities that spoiled a otherwise competitive outing from their starter. The result was a stark reminder of how quickly a close contest can unravel in the modern game.