Detroit Tigers right-handed pitcher Michael Fulmer was in a groove on Aug. 14, 2016, against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park.
Brad Ausmus, the manager at the time, didn't think twice about pulling him after the eighth inning. Fulmer confirmed his ninth-inning plan with Justin Verlander and, lo and behold, he became the first Tigers rookie to throw a complete-game shutout since Verlander in 2006.
His 112-pitch masterpiece put the Tigers five games back of the Cleveland Indians in the American League Central, and 1½ out of the second and final wild card spot.