
← Locked On Tigers - Daily Podcast On The Detroit Tigers7 sep · 29 min
PAINFUL: Tigers' Bullpen WOES Continue, Cleveland Guardians WALK OFF Three Times in Series
Detroit Tigers suffer three crushing walk-off losses to Cleveland Guardians—can Riley Greene’s breakout spark a late-season turnaround?
Scott Bentley breaks down the Tigers’ excruciating series against their division rivals, where Detroit was walked off three times despite a shutout win. Key analysis spotlights Riley Greene’s offensive surge, including home runs off top lefty Parker Messick, and questions whether Greene can shift fan perceptions moving forward. The episode examines rookie-heavy lineups, fluctuating bullpen reliability, and Jackson Jobe’s mixed outing featuring a promising fastball. Discussion covers Kevin McGonigal’s offensive slump, Fromber Valdez’s shutout, and a bullpen plagued by late-inning collapses. Upcoming matchups against the Minnesota Twins, adjustments for young pitchers like Troy Melton, and Detroit’s search for clutch hitting keep playoff hopes slim but development-focused.
Can the Detroit Tigers find answers amid September struggles, or are they destined to prioritize growth over wins as the season winds down?
00:00 Frustration with front office decisions
06:12 Bullpen struggles and losing close games
07:24 Discussing Cleveland and Tigers' baseball
11:24 Facing a tough pitcher
15:51 Jackson Jobe's strong finish
19:18 Fruity Rainbow 5-Hour Energy
22:21 Highlight plays and player performance
24:20 Analyzing Framber's pitching performance
28:03 Pitcher's performance and adjustments