Tigers Clinch a Nail-Biter! 
What a game, Tigers fans! The Detroit Tigers took on the Chicago White Sox at home and emerged victorious with a 2-1 victory. It was a close one, and we had our hearts pumping right until the final out! Let's dive into the key moments from this thrilling game.
Early Opportunities and Kelly's Heroics 
The first inning saw both teams with some action but no runs on the board. Our starting pitcher was a bit shaky, allowing baserunners but keeping things under control. Then came the bottom of the 2nd inning, where the real magic happened.
Justyn-Henry Malloy smashed a double to center, which set the stage for Carson Kelly to blast a 412-foot homer to left! That homer drove in both runs, putting us ahead 2-0. Great job, boys!
Pitching Dominance and a Late White Sox Run 
Both teams' pitchers seemed to settle down after Kelly's homer. In the top of the 5th, Tommy Pham hit a solo shot to left to put the White Sox on the scoreboard, making it 2-1. But our pitchers were relentless. Kudos to our starter and the bullpen for keeping their composure during those tense innings. Special shoutout to Tyler Alexander and Jason Foley for their clutch performances!
Defensive Brilliance to Seal the Game 
As we entered the 9th inning, the tension was palpable. Paul DeJong managed to get on base after being hit by a pitch. The White Sox brought in Andrew Benintendi as a pinch hitter, but our defense stepped up big time. Oscar Colás struck out, and then Benintendi lined one to center, only for us to execute a fantastic double play, going center to shortstop to first, doubling off DeJong. Game over! What a way to end it!
The Tigers showed great team spirit and resilience tonight. Let's keep this momentum going and look forward to more victories! Go Tigers!
Scoreboard for White Sox @ Tigers (June 21st, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |