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Former Giants pitcher Foster Griffin helps Guardians beat Rays 7-3
Foster Griffin helped the Guardians beat the Rays 7-3 in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series in St. Petersburg.
The 31-year-old left-hander gave up two runs over four innings, limiting the damage after a shaky first inning.
Griffin had Tommy John surgery after injuring his left elbow during his major-league debut with the Royals in 2020.
He later played for the Giants in Japan, where he developed new pitches and was named an All-Star in Japan's league.
After returning to the United States, he earned his first major-league All-Star selection this season and joined Cleveland in a trade from the Nationals on August 3.
His path back to the majors showed how playing in Japan helped rebuild his career, a point highlighted by television commentators.
Griffin made his first postseason start in this game; the series continues, with no further start date given.
Former Yomiuri Giants pitcher Foster Griffin allowed two runs over four innings as the Guardians beat the Rays 7-3 in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series.
Griffin gave up five hits and limited the damage after a shaky first inning.
The 31-year-old left-hander made his postseason debut after playing in Japan for the Giants.
Broadcasters praised his comeback after an elbow injury and Tommy John surgery.
Griffin was traded to Cleveland from the Nationals on August 3.
- Who
- Foster Griffin, a 31-year-old left-handed pitcher for the Guardians, helped his team win.
- What
- The Guardians beat the Rays 7-3 in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series. Griffin allowed two runs over four innings.
- When
- October 12, with the game reported in Japan on October 13.
- Where
- St. Petersburg, Florida.
- Why
- Not stated
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The Royals selected Griffin in the first round of the draft, 28th overall.
Griffin made his major-league debut on his 25th birthday, then injured his left elbow and underwent Tommy John surgery.
Griffin returned to pitching and appeared in six games for the Royals and Blue Jays before being released after the season.
Griffin was selected to the All-Star team while playing for the Giants in Japan.
The Nationals traded Griffin to the Guardians.
Griffin allowed two runs over four innings as the Guardians beat the Rays 7-3 in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series.
- Final score
- Guardians 7, Rays 3
- Griffin's pitching line
- 4 innings, 5 hits, 2 runs
- Game
- Game 1 of the American League Championship Series
- Venue
- St. Petersburg
- Guardians trade date
- August 3
- Griffin's age
- 31
What people are saying
A pitcher who has overcome tragedy is now pitching on this big stage.
What an amazing story. Baseball is also a sport that gives you a stage for a comeback.
Japanese professional baseball is a really high-level league.
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