The Tigers had a chance to make it 5-0 in Manfred Ball games this year, but failed to push a run across in the tenth, losing in the bottom of the inning 3-2.
We’ve seen some interesting usage from manager A.J. Hinch, but their Memorial Day matchup in Milwaukee was the first time we’ve seen the opener strategy. With the players wearing the red poppy in remembrance of service members lost, the bullpen put up a good effort.
Tyler Alexander started the game, and he and Joe Jiménez worked through the heart of the Brewers order with no damage over the first two innings.