A.J. Hinch Didn’t Mind Tigers’ Aggressive Baserunning that Erased a Key Run in Game 2
Detroit Tigers set a playoff record by leaving 15 runners stranded and went 1-for-15 with runners in scoring position in a 6-1 loss to the Cleveland Guardians.
- The Detroit Tigers lost 6-1 to the Cleveland Guardians in Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series on Wednesday, stranding a franchise postseason-record 15 runners on base.
- The Tigers' offensive struggles and aggressive baserunning, including a crucial out at third base by Zach McKinstry, contributed to the loss and momentum shift.
- Manager A.J. Hinch described the approach to pitching designed to challenge the Guardians' lineup and made a strategic decision to substitute Riley Greene in place of Jahmai Jones based on matchup factors.
- Hinch pointed out that the opposing team capitalized well on their chances while his team stranded 15 runners, and Greene added that they were just a single hit or error from turning the game decisively in their favor.
- Detroit’s failure to capitalize on scoring opportunities dealt a heavy blow to their playoff chances, but Hinch stayed hopeful, expressing confidence that their persistent effort could yield positive results in Game 3.
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A.J. Hinch explains pinch-hit decision, missed chances in Detroit Tigers’ putrid bats in Game 2 loss
Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch talked about pinch-hitting Riley Greene for Jahmai Jones and the team’s putrid display of offense in their 6-1 Game 2 Wild Card Series loss to the Cleveland Guardians.

Tigers strand team playoff-record 15 runners in loss to Guardians in Game 2 of AL Wild Card Series
The Detroit Tigers kept coming to bat with runners in scoring position in Game 2 of their AL Wild Card Series against the Cleveland Guardians.
A.J. Hinch didn’t mind Tigers’ aggressive baserunning that erased a key run in Game 2
Game 2 of the AL Wild Card series between the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians looked like it was gearing up to be just like Game 1, with little scoring, where every run really counts.
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