Here are some observations from the Detroit Tigers' 3-2, 11-inning victory over the Seattle Mariners in Game 1 of the American League Division Series at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on Saturday:

The legend of Troy

Detroit's Troy Melton didn't get the victory in Game 1 of the ALDS, but he gave the Tigers a chance to win, which was just as pivotal ― and he helped get the ball to their ace, Tarik Skubal, with a 1-0 lead in the series. Melton didn't seem fazed one lick by the situation, even after giving up a home run by Mariners superstar Julio Rodriguez in the fourth inning ― for, unbelievably, the Mariners first run in a home playoff game since 2001, when manager Dan Wilson was their starting catcher. Josh Naylor almost took Melton deep the very next at-bat, but when the ball fall just shy

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