Tyler Alexander set a major league record as a reliever.
Now, he'll try to prove he deserves a spot in the Detroit Tigers' rotation.
In his last appearance, Alexander struck out nine consecutive Cincinnati Reds batters to set a record for a reliever. It also tied the American League record for any pitcher, a mark set by another former Tiger, Doug Fister.
Alexander (1-0, 1.17 ERA) will start the second game of a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday at Detroit's Comerica Park.
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