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Tigers 7, Astros 6: An 11 inning nail-biter ends the right way

Pop the champagne, Tigers fans! Detroit is victorious for the first time in 2023! In a back and forth battle with the reigning champs, the Tigers emerged with an 11th round knock out of the Astros to win 7-6. It certainty wasn’t easy, but it feels all the better for it.

Matt Vierling was the hero of the night, breaking out with a massive night in all phases. Prior to the game, he had yet to record a hit for the Tigers, but he finished the game with four hits, two runs driven in, and two runs scored.