DETROIT — Brant Hurter was cruising.
Having entered the game in the second inning in relief of fellow rookie Keider Montero, the 26-year-old southpaw had navigated three-plus frames in the early stages of Detroit’s 3-0 victory over Cleveland in Game 3 of the ALDS without much trouble on Wednesday afternoon. The Tigers’ hitters had provided a couple of runs of support, extending the leash for manager AJ Hinch to let Hurter collect as many outs as possible before making another call to the bullpen.
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