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First save of Chris Paddack’s career comes in emotional Tigers return

The Detroit Tigers completed a 12-2 rout of the New York Yankees on Tuesday, but their nine-run seventh inning wasn't the only part of the night worth celebrating.

Tuesday also marked the triumphant return of Tigers pitcher Chris Paddack, who came out of the bullpen to the first save of his seven-year Major League career.

Paddack had just rejoined the team over the weekend after spending a few days on the bereavement list following a death in his family. He entered Tuesday's game in relief of Casey Mize, who had been excellent through six innings, and tossed three scoreless frames to earn the save.