Detroit — The stage was set for one of those heartwarming, made-for-TV comeback stories.
Right-hander Randy Wolf, a 16-year veteran on his 39th birthday, back on a major league mound after toiling the entire season at Triple A Buffalo. A story of perseverance and humility. A testament to a man's love for the game of baseball.
Except somebody forgot to send the Rangers the script.
They spoiled the ending, scoring four times in the third inning and beating the Tigers, 5-3, Saturday night at Comerica Park.
BOX SCORE: Rangers 5, Tigers 3
"He did what I thought," manager Brad Ausmus said.