Detroit Tigers right-handed reliever Alex Lange possesses all the potential to be an elite-level closer on the biggest stage. Staying in the coveted ninth-inning role begins with throwing strikes and avoiding an abundance of walks.
Recently, Lange has done just that.
"Doing your job feels good," Lange said Aug. 20, before the series finale against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. "Whatever it takes to do. It's just throwing strikes, trying to fill up the zone and doing whatever it takes to get three outs. That's been the mentality all year. Same (expletive).