Heart-Stopping Victory for the Tigers! ️
What a game, Tigers fans! The Detroit Tigers pulled off an electrifying 3-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners in 10 innings. From stellar pitching to clutch hitting, let's break down this nail-biter.Pitching Clinic in Detroit
Both teams were locked in a pitching duel early on. For us, Bryan Sammons gave a commendable performance relieving Beau Brieske in the 2nd inning. Will Vest and Mason Miller also held the Mariners at bay in their respective innings, before Jason Foley and Tyler Holton showed their fortitude, keeping the Mariners off the board in extra innings. Bravo, bullpen!Missed Opportunities but Solid Defense
While our bats were initially silent, our defense was spectacular. Key plays included Justyn-Henry Malloy’s laser throw to catch Cal Raleigh stealing in the 6th inning and excellent fielding by Gio Urshela at third base. These plays kept us in the game, preventing the Mariners from extending their lead.Breaking the Ice: Carpenter to the Rescue!
It took a bit to get the offense going, but Kerry Carpenter delivered when it mattered most! With two outs in the bottom of the 8th inning, Matt Vierling hit a ground-rule double, setting the stage for Carpenter, who smashed a two-run homer to right field, bringing us back from a two-run deficit. That was some clutch hitting!Extra-Inning Drama
The game went into the 10th inning tied at 2-2. Tyler Holton struck out the side to give us a chance to win it in the bottom half. After Akil Baddoo came in to pinch-hit, he smacked a double to center, scoring Parker Meadows and sending Malloy to third. A walk-off win, folks! Baddoo was the hero, and the stadium erupted in cheers.A Win to Remember!
Final Score: Detroit Tigers 3, Seattle Mariners 2It's always a great day when the Tigers pull off such a thrilling victory. Keep roaring, Tigers fans, and let’s carry this momentum forward!
Go Tigers!
Scoreboard for Mariners @ Tigers (August 14th, 2024)
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | R | H | E | |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 0 | |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |