Tigers Return to Detroit After Thrilling Road Trip!
After a whirlwind two weeks and a rollercoaster ride through the ALDS, the Detroit Tigers are finally back home at Comerica Park! Following a grueling stretch that saw them clinch a Wild Card series victory over the Cleveland Guardians and then battle the Seattle Mariners on the road, the Tigers are set to host Game 3 of the ALDS. The series is currently tied 1-1, setting the stage for a pivotal matchup in the Motor City.
Manager A.J. Hinch expressed the team's relief at returning home. "We had to earn it. It took a lot to get back home," he said, acknowledging the challenges the team faced after a late-season slump.
Detroit opened the series with a thrilling 3-2 victory in 11 innings in Seattle. However, the Mariners bounced back, defeating Tarik Skubal by the same score on Sunday night to even the series. Now, with the series shifting to Detroit, the Tigers are looking to capitalize on their home-field advantage.
While the Mariners headed straight to Comerica Park upon arriving in Detroit, the Tigers relished the opportunity to sleep in their own beds for the first time in weeks. "It's been a long time since we've been home. But at the same time, it's been a fun bonding experience with these guys. We've spent a lot of time together, a lot of time on the road," said right-hander Jack Flaherty, the likely starter for Detroit in Game 3.
The atmosphere at Comerica Park is expected to be electric as Tigers fans welcome their team back and cheer them on in this crucial ALDS matchup. Don't miss what promises to be an exciting game!
Key Takeaways:
- Tigers return to Detroit for ALDS Game 3.
- Series tied 1-1 against the Seattle Mariners.
- Jack Flaherty expected to start for Detroit.