60DAlex Lange RP DET Mon 6/12/23 11:54 PM
60DAlex Lange
RP DET
Lange (4-2) tossed a scoreless 10th inning and earned a win over Atlanta on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Lange needed just four pitches to work a clean inning and earned the win after Detroit walked off in the 10th. He was crushed with seven runs over his previous three outings but clearly the Tigers still trust him in a late-inning role. He's sporting a 3.29 ERA and 37:14 K:BB through 28 appearances.
60DAlex Lange RP DET Thu 6/8/23 9:10 PM
60DAlex Lange
RP DET
Lange (3-2) allowed two runs on three hits and a walk while retiring just two batters to blow the save and take the loss Thursday against the Phillies.
EDGE Analysis
Lange allowed four earned runs while retiring just a single batter in his last outing Sunday, and he struggled again Thursday, blowing his second save of the year in 12 chances. Before this rough two-game stretch, he had a dominant 1.11 ERA, but that has jumped to 3.20. Lange should still have some wiggle room as the team's closer, but continued poor play could lead to Jason Foley or Jose Cisnero potentially seeing some save opportunities.
60DAlex Lange RP DET Sun 6/4/23 6:07 PM
60DAlex Lange
RP DET
Lange (3-1) allowed four runs on two hits and two walks with one strikeout in one-third of an inning, taking the loss Sunday versus the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Lange had allowed just three runs all season entering Sunday, but that changed in a sloppy outing that culminated in Jake Burger's walk-off grand slam. While the end result is an ugly one, Lange has still pitched well enough to earn the benefit of the doubt. He's now at a 2.55 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 35:13 K:BB with 10 saves in 11 chances over 24.2 innings this season. Lange's 4.7 BB/9 makes outings like Sunday's a potential pitfall, but he's shown a solid ability to pitch around traffic so far.
60DAlex Lange RP DET Wed 5/31/23 10:58 PM
60DAlex Lange
RP DET
Lange pitched a scoreless ninth inning to record the save in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Rangers. He walked one and struck out two.
EDGE Analysis
Lange continues to roll along, as he now has 10 saves in 11 chances along with a sparkling 1.16 ERA. The righty has also struck out 32 batters in 23.1 innings. With this strong start to the season, Lange has firmly established himself as Detroit's closer, and he's been one of the better relief options in the entire league to this point.
60DAlex Lange RP DET Sun 5/28/23 5:02 PM
60DAlex Lange
RP DET
Lange (3-0) pitched a scoreless inning of relief to earn the win in Sunday's 10-inning contest against the White Sox. He struck out two.
EDGE Analysis
Lange pitched the top of the 10th inning in a 5-5 tie and made quick work of Chicago on 12 pitches. He then earned the win when the Tigers plated one in the bottom half of the inning. Lange has been excellent this season, as he's now sitting on a 1.21 ERA and has struck out 30 batters in just 22.1 innings. The righty also leads the team with nine saves. If Detroit can continue to hover around .500, Lange should see plenty of opportunities moving forward.
60DAlex Lange RP DET Wed 5/24/23 11:10 PM
60DAlex Lange
RP DET
Lange allowed a run on one hit but managed to earn the save in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Royals. He struck out one.
EDGE Analysis
Lange allowed his first run since early April, a streak of 16 consecutive appearances, but he was still able to shut the door for his ninth save in 10 chances. The righty has firmly established himself as Detroit's closer, and he has a sparkling 1.27 ERA and 28 strikeouts across 21.1 innings so far this year.
60DAlex Lange RP DET Mon 5/22/23 11:21 PM
60DAlex Lange
RP DET
Lange (2-0) tossed two scoreless innings of relief to earn the win Monday against the Royals. He walked one and struck out two.
EDGE Analysis
Lange worked the eighth and ninth innings, then earned the win when the Tigers pulled away for an 8-5 victory in the 10th. The righty has been dominant this season with a 0.89 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 27 strikeouts across 20.1 innings. Lange also has eight saves in nine chances, as he's established himself as the clear top reliever in Detroit.
60DAlex Lange RP DET Sat 5/20/23 9:14 AM
60DAlex Lange
RP DET
Lange struck out two in 1.1 perfect innings to record his eighth save of the season in Friday's 8-6 win over the Nationals.
EDGE Analysis
The right-hander needed only 13 pitches (nine strikes) to shut down the bottom of Washington's order. It's been over a month since Lange allowed a run, as he's reeled off 15 straight scoreless appearances, and the 27-year-old sports a 0.98 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 34.7 percent strikeout rate through 18.1 innings on the season. While little has gone right for the Tigers this season, they do seem to have found an elite high-leverage arm in Lange.
60DAlex Lange RP DET Sun 5/14/23 11:22 PM
60DAlex Lange
RP DET
Lange worked around two walks to pitch a scoreless inning and earn the save in Sunday's win over the Mariners. He struck out two.
EDGE Analysis
Lange is now 7-for-8 in save opportunities this season and has his ERA down to a sparkling 1.06. The righty has done it by missing plenty of bats, as he now has 23 strikeouts across 17 innings. Lange had 82 strikeouts in 63.1 innings last year, so it doesn't look like a fluke. With Gregory Soto now in Philadelphia, Lange is locked in as the team's most trusted end-game option, and he has the stuff to put up good numbers the rest of the way.
60DAlex Lange RP DET Sat 5/6/23 1:31 AM
60DAlex Lange
RP DET
Lange allowed a hit and struck out three in one inning to earn the save in Friday's 5-4 win over the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
Lange issued a leadoff double to Paul Goldschmidt, then struck out Willson Contreras, Nolan Arenado and Dylan Carlson in order. After a shaky start to the season, Lange has strung together 12 scoreless innings. He's up to six saves and a hold while posting a 1.15 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 21:6 K:BB across 15.2 innings overall.