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River Ryan Makes Strong Debut and Tigers Hit 3 Home Runs in 9-2 Win over Nationals
Ryan returns to the majors after missing last season and posting a 4.39 ERA in 41 minor league innings, the team said.
On Monday, pitcher River Ryan made his Detroit Tigers debut, throwing three scoreless innings to lead the team to a 9-2 victory over the Washington Nationals at Comerica Park.
Acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers in the trade for Tarik Skubal, Ryan returned to Major League Baseball after missing last year rehabbing from Tommy John surgery and battling summer hamstring injuries.
Ryan allowed two hits and one walk with two strikeouts, while Keider Montero pitched four scoreless innings in relief and the Tigers hit three home runs to defeat the Nationals.
This victory arrives one day after the Tigers were officially eliminated from American League playoff contention following an 8-1 loss on Sunday, ending the team's hopes for October baseball.
Scheduled for the season finale on Sunday, Ryan will pitch the day after veteran Justin Verlander is scheduled to make his final Major League Baseball appearance.