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Detroit Tigers' Alex Lange on first MLB save: 'Always wanted to be a closer'

Detroit Tigers reliever Alex Lange embraced catcher Dustin Garneau between the mound and home plate Monday evening at Comerica Park.

They were celebrating the final out in the ninth inning.

Lange retired three batters on nine pitches (seven strikes) to secure his first MLB save. More importantly, he completed the Tigers' 4-3 win over the American League Central-leading Chicago White Sox.

"It was a moment I've dreamed of since I was a little kid," Lange said Tuesday. "I've always wanted to be a closer, and having that opportunity is awesome.