Detroit Tigers, Game 36: One thing I loved, one thing I didn't
The News' Tony Paul gives his quick takes on the Tigers' game against the Red Sox on Monday.
The News' Tony Paul gives his quick takes on the Tigers' 5-4 loss to the Red Sox on Monday: One thing I loved Ty Madden. That's it. That's the list.
On what was a day and night of mostly misery for Tigers fans ā from the shocking Tarik Skubal news , to a bullpen implosion, to a rain and lightning delay, to the too-little-too-late offensive effort ā Madden did something really impressive. Called up to take Skubal's spot on the roster as the Tigers had to hastily put together another bullpen game, Madden was the emergency bulk guy for manager AJ Hinch. And in his first appearance in the major leagues since 2024, he was outstanding.
Madden, a 26-year-old-right-hander who once upon a time was a first-round draft pick by the Tigers, threw five innings of shutout baseball, allowing just four hits and no walks. He tied his career-best with seven strikeouts. He actually left with the lead when the Tigers managed to take a 2-0 lead in the sixth inning on a hit batter, a walk and two Red Sox errors, before the relievers got rocked in the seventh.
Madden missed the entire 2025 season after being diagnosed with a rotator-cuff strain in spring training. He looked pretty darn healthy Monday. At least somebody did.