Both put on a show. Rivera hit a home run off the roof of the new Tigers building in right field at Joker Marchant Stadium, according to head coach Jeff Johnson. Arriera showed off a mid-90s fastball and racked up strikeouts.
Chipola won the title game, with Rivera homering. But both players won the ultimate aim, becoming two of the Tigers' first four selections in this year's MLB Draft.
"It worked out perfect," said Arriera, the Tigers' fourth-round selection (125th overall) Tuesday. "I worked hard for it, so I guess it paid off. It's been a long ride, but it's been worth it.