Riley Greene carries Tigers to bounce-back win over Guardians
Riley Greene did his All-Star best to alter the vibe and his bat accounted for four runs in the Tigers' 6-0 win over the Guardians.
Cleveland — The Tigers displayed resilience following a challenging doubleheader loss to the Guardians on Friday, returning to Progressive Field on Saturday with a 6-0 victory. Manager AJ Hinch noted the team's light-hearted approach, acknowledging their previous struggles. Left fielder Riley Greene played a pivotal role in the win, hitting four runs and contributing to three other drives in a game where he marked his fifth game back from the injured list.
Greene's impressive performance included two home runs, one of which was a towering 421 feet over the wall in right-center. Another run he drove in came in the third inning, while in the seventh, he added another RBI double and scored on a single by rookie Ben Malgeri. Veteran lefty Framber Valdez was instrumental in securing the win, allowing only three hits over seven innings, opting for a strategy that included more four-seam fastballs—twelve altogether, targeting right-handed batters.
The Guardians, despite putting multiple runners on base, failed to capitalize, with Valdez's strategic use of his pitches proving decisive.
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