Detroit Tigers closer Alex Lange couldn’t contain his uncensored excitement after helping his team throw a combined no-hitter against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday.
Lange combined for the no-hitter with his fellow Tigers pitchers Matt Manning and Jason Foley in the 2-0 home victory.
It’s only the ninth no-hitter in Detroit history and the first combined no-hitter, making the day’s achievement all the more special.
While the Tigers have had a down season with a 39-49 record as of Saturday, it’s never the wrong moment for a team to throw a combined no-hitter.
The Detroit celebration and broadcast call just showed what a cathartic moment this was for a team that could use more of this.
The Detroit Tigers throw a combined no-hitter vs the Toronto Blue Jays!
Here's how the final out looked and sounded on Bally Sports Detroit. ⚾️🎙️ pic.twitter.com/8hhTLLkIcm
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) July 8, 2023
Lange got so excited after the big victory that he dropped an expletive on live television, which came with a very funny apology to the broadcast audience.
Some NSFW language to follow.
Alex Lange lifetime contract NOW pic.twitter.com/602aAcREIq
— BULLYBALL (@RealBullyBall) July 8, 2023
Can you blame Lange for being so excited?
This was a career moment for him, and sometimes, you just say what’s on your heart (even if it’s not necessarily appropriate for television).
DETROIT TIGERS HAVE NO-HIT THE TORONTO BLUE JAYS!!!
MATT MANNING, JASON FOLEY, AND ALEX LANGE COMBINE FOR NO-HITTER AND SHOULD NEVER HAVE TO BUY THEIR OWN DRINKS IN MICHIGAN AGAIN #RepDetroit
— Noah Bieniek (@Seventy7NB) July 8, 2023
🗣️ ICE IN THEIR VEINS!!
Starting pitcher Matt Manning rocking the @TheTraeYoung T, alongside relievers Jason Foley, Alex Lange, and catcher Eric Haase —
The Detroit @Tigers just threw a combined no-hitter!! #RepDetroit 👏🏽💯 pic.twitter.com/uZZLi9Avqm
— Joey Abro (@JoeyisAbro) July 8, 2023
HISTORY IN DETROIT ‼️
The Tigers have thrown the 20th combined no-hitter in MLB history!
Matt Manning, Jason Foley and Alex Lange together throw the 9th no-hitter in franchise history 🔥pic.twitter.com/YWadWtkgzw
— DraftKings Sportsbook (@DKSportsbook) July 8, 2023
Alex Lange seals the combined no-no! pic.twitter.com/obvVqMtngB
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) July 8, 2023
NO-NO! Matt Manning, Jason Foley and Alex Lange threw the first combined no-no in Tigers history, and their ninth overall! 😱😱 #RepDetroit
— 1st Overall Media (@1stOverallMedia) July 8, 2023
