On what was supposed to be a night on the bench, Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers unexpectedly had to step up and deliver Wednesday, July 8.
The Tigers' backup catcher had to spring to action in the bottom of the second inning after All-Star Dillon Dingler exited with an apparent right-hand injury.
Rogers quickly turned on a 91 mph fastball from Athletics starters Jeffrey Springs for a two-run home run, his second of the season.
The Tigers added three more insurance runs on a three-run blast from first baseman Spencer Torkelson in the fifth inning. The two long ****** were more than enough run support in a strong start from right-hander Troy Melton for a 6-1 win for the Tigers over the Athletics at Comerica Park.
Melton gave up one unearned run with nine strikeouts and one walk issued across 5⅓ innings. He is 5-1 and lowered his season ERA to 1.82.
The Tigers' backup catcher had to spring to action in the bottom of the second inning after All-Star Dillon Dingler exited with an apparent right-hand injury.
Rogers quickly turned on a 91 mph fastball from Athletics starters Jeffrey Springs for a two-run home run, his second of the season.
The Tigers added three more insurance runs on a three-run blast from first baseman Spencer Torkelson in the fifth inning. The two long ****** were more than enough run support in a strong start from right-hander Troy Melton for a 6-1 win for the Tigers over the Athletics at Comerica Park.
Melton gave up one unearned run with nine strikeouts and one walk issued across 5⅓ innings. He is 5-1 and lowered his season ERA to 1.82.
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