Kevin McGonigle delivered in the clutch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The\u00a0Detroit Tigers\u00a0won, 5-4, against the\u00a0Seattle Mariners\u00a0on Sunday, June 7, in the finale of the three-game series at Comerica Park, with the Tigers winning two of three games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It ended on McGonigle’s walk-off two-run single \u2013 the rookie’s first career MLB walk-off hit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the sixth inning, Jahmai Jones \u2013 pinch-hitting for Colt Keith against left-handed reliever Jose A. Ferrer \u2013 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both Jones and Torres are supposed to thrive against left-handed pitchers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thankfully, McGonigle saved the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Tigers (27-39) had two runners in scoring position with two outs after Zach McKinstry’s walk and Wenceel P\u00e9rez’s walk earlier in the ninth inning, facing right-handed reliever Andres Mu\u00f1oz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both runners scored for a walk-off victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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