![]() "It's the first time in a few games where we walked a little bit. "We controlled the strike zone pretty well (six walks, seven strikeouts)," Tigers manager A.J. Javier Báez struck out swinging in the sixth inning to end a career-best streak of 29 plate appearances without a strikeout. MIND GAME: Tigers rookie Mason Englert credits life-changing routine for success in biggest moment yetĮight starting position players produced 13 hits for the Tigers (16-18), winners in 14 of their past 23 games. But personally, it feels really good."ĮL MAGO ON FIRE: Tigers' Javier Báez determined to continue success: 'We can surprise everyone' Everybody that gets in the game, we're doing a good job of controlling what we can. "Recently, if you watch our team, a lot of guys have been contributing. "For personal reasons, having the win was huge for me," said Wentz, who earned his first win of the season. Wentz allowed two runs across 5⅔ innings, and the Tigers won, 6-2, against the Cleveland Guardians in Monday's three-game series opener at Progressive Field. The 25-year-old returned for the sixth and walked back-to-back batters, but he retired a pair of power hitters to complete his seventh start. Cleveland Guardians: Photos from Progressive FieldĬLEVELAND - Detroit Tigers left-hander Joey Wentz, still considered a rookie despite pitching last season, painted the inside corner with a 96 mph fastball to win an 11-pitch battle for his third straight strikeout in the fifth inning.
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