Vest was slow to cover the plate after the pitch sailed well over catcher Dillon Dingler’s glove, allowing a run to score. Moments later, Dingler, manager A.J. Hinch and assistant athletic trainer Chris McDonald came out to check on him.

The Detroit Tigers have been able to power their way firmly to the top of the standings with a balance of strong pitching, hitting, and elite baserunning.

Will Vest said a feeling in his pinky was bothering him but that he had "no idea" what the extent of the injury was.

Led by a standout day and overall series from star shortstop Elly De La Cruz — going 7-of-14, three home runs, six RBI and seven runs — the Reds not only brought offensive flair, but took advantage of a flurry of mistakes from the Tigers.

As owners of the best record in baseball, the Detroit Tigers find themselves in a position that has been foreign to them for quite a few years; they'll be buyer

The Detroit Tigers and Cincinnati Reds wrap up their three-game series on Sunday with a game only available to stream on Roku. Here's how to watch:

Elly De La Cruz homered, scored three times and drove in three runs as the Cincinnati Reds rallied to beat the Detroit Tigers 8-4.

Matt Gage records the final out in the Tigers' 11-5 victory over the Reds in his first appearance of the season

Detroit Tigers' Javier Báez holds his tag on Cincinnati Reds' Christian Encarnacion-Strand (33) at second base for an out on an attempted stolen base in the fourth inning during a baseball game, Sunday, June 15, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) AP