00:00Ready for a great baseball moment?
00:03Troy Melton surprised everyone by pitching five scoreless innings in just his third major league start,
00:07leading the Detroit Tigers to a 1-0 win over the White Sox and clinching the series.
00:12Initially told to throw two to three innings, Melton went beyond that allowing only one hit and striking out six batters.
00:18Despite a double by Luis Robert Jr. in the fifth inning, Melton stayed composed, striking out key hitters to end the threat.
00:24With strong support from catcher Jake Rogers, he maintained efficiency, averaging just over 11 pitches per inning.
00:30After an earlier tough debut and time in the bullpen, Melton's adaptability and poise impressed manager A.J. Hinch,
00:36who admired how he handled the pressure of switching roles early in his career.
00:40Relief pitchers preserved the shutout after Melton's solid outing.
00:43His performance highlights a promising start for this young arm in Detroit's pitching rotation.
00:48How do you think Melton's early success will impact the Tigers this season?
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