Thursday night was a showcase of raw power and rising talent across the Detroit Tigers' farm system, with two standout performances stealing the spotlight. In Erie, infielder John Peck launched a game-changing grand slam, while over in Lakeland, Max Anderson delivered a two-homer performance that had fans buzzing.

At Toledo, the Mud Hens put on an offensive clinic, rolling past the Columbus Clippers 8-3. The Hens’ bats came alive early, with Cal Stevenson kicking things off in the second inning with a two-run homer. Corey Julks followed suit in the third, smashing his sixth long ball of the season to give Toledo a commanding 4-0 lead. From there, the bullpen took over, racking up 11 strikeouts and keeping the Clippers at bay. Ricky Vanasco was particularly dominant, tossing two scoreless innings with five punchouts, maintaining a perfect 0.00 ERA.

Eduardo Valencia was a force at the plate, lacing two doubles and driving in a run, while Tyler Gentry added a homer to seal the 8-3 win. Max Clark, despite a recent cooling trend, still managed to reach base twice and score a run, showing his trademark patience at the plate. The Hens now lead the series 2-1 heading into Friday’s 6:15 p.m. ET matchup.

Meanwhile, in Erie, John Peck continued his red-hot resurgence after a slow start to the season. The infielder crushed a grand slam that powered the SeaWolves to victory, a timely reminder of the depth in the Tigers’ system. In Lakeland, Max Anderson put on a show of his own, homering twice and proving why he’s one of the most exciting prospects to watch this season.

From dominant bullpen performances to explosive offensive displays, Thursday’s action across the farm system had something for every Tigers fan. Stay tuned as these young stars continue to make their mark.