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THE DETROIT TIGERS AND THE KANSAS CITY ROYALS
For the first time ever, all four Division Series are tied 1-1.
In Cleveland, there was no shortage of drama to get there. The Tigers earned a 3-0 Game 2 triumph, their first ALDS win since 2013, powered by Kerry Carpenter‘s stunning three-run home run in the ninth inning off Guardians superstar closer Emmanuel Clase.
Carpenter is just the third Tiger to hit a go-ahead home run in the ninth inning or later of a playoff game, joining Magglio Ordóñez (2006) and Al Kaline (1972).
Just how surprising was this one, all things considered?
Clase has pitched in 76 games this season. This is the only time he’s allowed multiple runs.Carpenter’s home run had a 110.8 mph exit velocity, the hardest-hit ball off Clase in his entire career.The Tigers had lost 15 straight playoff games when…
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Author : Zachary Pereles
Publish date : 2024-10-08 12:55:07
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