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It only took Corey Kluber an inning or two to decode the Tigers’ game plan, believing that their hitters were geared to pounce on any fastball near the inner part of home plate. After more than a decade in the big leagues, the right-hander knew exactly what to do with that information—toss softer.
Kluber’s trust in his changeup has been steadily increasing, and with guidance from catcher Kyle Higashioka, the offspeed offering was used to masterful effect on Sunday.