After a disappointing loss on Opening Day, the Detroit Tigers are making a comeback. Baseball fans are excited to see their favorite teams back in action as the 2023 season starts. This year is a little different from the rest – interesting trades in the off-season aside, MLB’s new rules and the pitch clock have taken some adjusting to. Nevertheless, teams are back in action and the Tigers just had a huge win over the Houston Astros.

Tigers center fielder Matt Vierling stole the show. Not only did he have four hits, but he also hit two home runs in the 11th inning. It was a rapid recovery for the Tigers in what was quite literally the 11th hour. Minute Maid Park was alive with the roaring crowds cheering for the Detroit team’s first win of the season.

Fans cheer for the Detroit Tigers’ last-minute victory over the Houston Astros

When the Tigers’ official Twitter posted the news, fans erupted in cheers in the comments section. “First dub’s extra sweet,” read the caption.

Since the Astros are the reigning World Series champions, Detroit fans were especially ecstatic. After all, things seemed tense at the end, when Vierling swooped in. His play turned things around and his team won 7-6.

Some praised his play and want the Tigers to offer him a better contract.

Most were extremely happy with this win.

Some seemed to be in shock at the team’s W.

One fan was also cheering for rookie Mason Englert, who had a stunning clutch display.

This game was truly a nail-biter!

The Tigers are in it to win it

Vierling not only hit the homers but made a sprawling bases-loaded catch too. After a 0-3 start on Monday, it seemed like this was the inspiration other players needed to give their best as well.

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A.J. Hinch, the Tigers’ manager, later commented, “They hung in there and kept fighting. It felt like we were one pitch away in a couple of different innings. It is never over until you get the final out. We had to play some extra outs tonight but had some productive plays.”

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