Despite the Tigers’ lack of a full rotation, this was a very well pitched game on both sides. The Royals built a slim lead in the middle innings against Kenta Maeda, but the Tigers came up with an inspired rally in the bottom of the ninth to send this to extras. It took a pair of thrilling innings with heroics from most of the rookies to get there, but Parker Meadows and Wenceel Pérez came through in style to walk off the Royals on Jim Leyland Night.
This day was about newly minted Hall of Fame manager, Jim Leyland.