Kevin McGonigle delivered in the clutch.
The Detroit Tigers won, 5-4, against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday, June 7, in the finale of the three-game series at Comerica Park, with the Tigers winning two of three games.
It ended on McGonigle’s walk-off two-run single – the rookie’s first career MLB walk-off hit.
In the sixth inning, Jahmai Jones – pinch-hitting for Colt Keith against left-handed reliever Jose A. Ferrer – flew out to strand the bases loaded. In the seventh, Gleyber Torres struck out swinging against left-handed reliever Gabe Speier to strand a runner on third base.
Both Jones and Torres are supposed to thrive against left-handed pitchers.
Thankfully, McGonigle saved the game.
The Tigers (27-39) had two runners in scoring position with two outs after Zach McKinstry’s walk and Wenceel Pérez’s walk earlier in the ninth inning, facing right-handed reliever Andres Muñoz.
That’s when McGonigle ripped an up-and-in 99.2 mph fastball that deflected off the glove of leaping second baseman Cole Young and traveled into right field.
Both runners scored for a walk-off victory.
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