Eight-game losing streak. Third win in 19 games. 8-21 on the road. By all accounts, the Detroit Tigers had absolutely no business winning this baseball game.
And then Dillon Dingler said: hold my helmet. ⚾
First inning. First pitch practically. Two-run homer off Trevor Rogers. Just like that the Tigers had a 2-0 lead before Baltimore even blinked. Kevin McGonigle piled on with a two-run single and that was all Troy Melton needed.
Melton Made It Count
Melton? Making his SEASON DEBUT after recovering from elbow inflammation. 5.2 innings. 2 hits. 1 earned run. The man literally came back from injury and immediately shut down an AL East lineup. Drew Anderson closed it out with 4 strikeouts in 2 innings.
Meanwhile Gunnar Henderson — one of the best SS in baseball — went 0-for-4. Baltimore managed just 3 hits all night.
Where They Stand Now
Detroit Tigers playoff odds: 7.1% 📉
Baltimore Orioles playoff odds: 16.9% 📉
Look, 7.1% isn't great. But it's been a rough 19 games and today Dingler reminded everyone the Tigers still have a pulse. 💓
The Bottom Line
Nobody asked Detroit to show up today. They showed up anyway.
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