Tigers Shutout Guardians in Cleveland! 
What a game, Tigers fans! Our boys came out strong and secured a brilliant 3-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians. This win is exactly what we needed and it was all thanks to some excellent execution both on the mound and at the plate.Javier Báez's Bomb 
The highlight of the game has to be Javier Báez's incredible 3-run homer in the 2nd inning. With Bligh Madris and Jake Rogers on base, Báez crushed a 409-foot bomb to left field, giving the Tigers a lead that they would never relinquish. Way to go, El Mago! 
Strong Pitching Performance 
Our pitchers were lights out tonight. Lucas relieved Holton in the 3rd inning and did a stellar job shutting down the Guardians. Faedo, Foley, and Chafin kept the momentum going, and Miller finished it off in the 9th, striking out the dangerous Steven Kwan and securing the win.Key Defensive Plays 
The defense was impeccable, with crucial plays like Andres Giménez grounding into a double play in the 5th inning and excellent outfield work by Matt Vierling and Zach McKinstry. Everyone played their part in maintaining the shutout, and it's these kinds of performances that make a true team effort.Game Highlights 
- Justyn-Henry Malloy showed his grit with a single in the 1st and a walk in the 5th.
- Bligh Madris went 3-for-4, including a double in the 9th inning.
- Riley Greene had some tough luck, striking out three times, but he'll bounce back stronger next game.
Final Thoughts 
Overall, this was a fantastic game for the Tigers. This 3-0 win brings us another step closer in our season goals. Kudos to Javier Báez for his game-changing swing and to our pitching staff for their stellar performance. Let's keep this momentum going, Tigers! 
Next up, let's take another one from the Guardians and make it two in a row! Go Tigers!
Scoreboard for Tigers @ Guardians (July 25th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 |