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Detroit Tigers: Why Tyler Alexander Made History

DETROIT, MI - JULY 30: Tyler Alexander #70 of the Detroit Tigers pitches against the Kansas City Royals during the sixth inning at Comerica Park on July 30, 2020, in Detroit, Michigan. The Royals defeated the Tigers 5-3. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

Fans today were treated by Tyler Alexander’s amazing performance out of the Detroit Tigers bullpen.

Today, Tyler Alexander set an AL record for most strikeouts in a row with 9. The previous record-holder was done by Doug Fister when he was a member of the Detroit Tigers back in 2012. It was broken up when he hit Mike Moustakas in the 6th.