It’s Rockin’ in the D!
Game 2 of the ALDS between the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians went to the 9th inning without a score. This may sound a little boring, but the Tigers’ outfielder said: kelly carpenter It was all worth it when he stepped up to bat.
Cleveland was looking to set itself up for a walk-off win in the bottom of the 9th inning, when they brought in their star pitcher at the last minute. Emmanuel Classe. For those unfamiliar with Clase, he is nearly impossible to hit and has only allowed an incredible 10 points against him in the 2024 season. However, Carpenter accepted the challenge and hit a 423-foot three-run home run to give Detroit a 3-0 lead and the eventual victory. 1-1 series tie as the Guardians failed to score (again) within the confines of the inning. (Related: NLDS Game 2 between Padres and Dodgers forced to be canceled after Los Angeles fan threw object at San Diego player)
Even crazier, this was the first three-run home run Clase had allowed in his entire MLB career. And he’s been in the league for five years.
Now, it’s the baseball playoffs.
clock:
Clutch carp💣 pic.twitter.com/WjQ3U6w9uk
— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) October 7, 2024
Dietroot basket aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Oops, that’s unsporting, but you get my point.
To me, D has always been one of those cities that respects a gritty, blue-collar nature, and we have a big rivalry with Cleveland, which is a Miami sports fan, so I’m all for this.
After all, who doesn’t love an underdog story?
