The second straight thrilling comeback victory in as many days played out on Sunday afternoon in Detroit, as the Tigers downed the Dodgers 5-4. This game had it all: clutch relief innings from a surprising source, late-inning bunts galore, and two consecutive throwing errors from a pitcher wearing grey pants. What a game.
It was a bullpen day for both teams; injuries have ravaged the Dodgers, and Kenta Maeda has ravaged the Tigers (hey-oo, but read on for an interesting development). Beau Brieske got the nod as the opener for the Tigers; he was a full-time starter in 2022, but has spent all of last and this season in the bullpen (with one opener appearance last year).