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).