Detroit Tigers left-handed pitcher Tyler Alexander made history during Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader versus the Reds when he struck out nine consecutive batters, tying the American League record. Alexanders appearance was out of relief and may have forced the hand of manager Ron Gardenhire, who said that after watching the southpaw that he might be pushing his way into the rotation moving forward. Detroit has had early season difficulties finding arms to man starts and Alexander, who made ...