The Detroit Tigers are fighting to survive in this postseason. With Game 4 against the Mariners just minutes away, what should have been a time of desperation and new strategies has become a point of disagreement. Fans are now wondering if the team has already given up because of manager AJ Hinch’s lineup decisions.

Detroit lost Game 3 8-4 on Tuesday, which put a considerable dent in their chances to progress further. Cal Raleigh, Eugenio Suarez, and J.P. Crawford all hit home runs. For eight innings, Detroit’s offense was slow, scoring just one run before a late rally that wasn’t enough. The loss made it clear what problems needed to be fixed right away.

But fans are shocked by Hinch’s answer. Their manager is putting out the same lineup as in Game 3. This shows either stubborn faith

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