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Saving games in the major leagues is a tough gig. Glory and disaster are the two true outcomes when an elite closer like the Detroit Tigers’ Alex Lange takes the mound to lock down a ballgame. To stay calm, cool, and collected, an ace closer has to have a consistent routine, and he’s got to have a mantra to keep his emotions in check.

Alex Lange wrapped up his third straight save in as many days in impressive fashion on Friday night in St. Louis. Up a run, he gave up a leadoff double to Paul Goldschmidt and was staring down the the heart of the Cardinals order. Tigers fans were stressed to say the least, though that’s a great feeling after nearly a decade of relative apathy.

What happened?

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