It was a night of high stakes at Comerica Park, where the Detroit Tigers faced off against the Cleveland Guardians in a game that could define their playoff hopes. With the AL Central race razor-close, Detroit needed a win, and all eyes turned to rookie Troy Melton, shifted back to a starting role after weeks in the bullpen.

The atmosphere buzzed with anticipation as Melton took the mound, knowing the team hadn’t won since leaving Miami 11 days earlier. Every pitch mattered, every inning brought added tension. The Tigers relied on him to deliver not just performance but composure in a high-pressure scenario.

By the time the final out fell, the Tigers had snapped their eight-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory, and Melton openly reflected on the moment. “It hasn’t been going the way we

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