Tigers' Riley Greene exits game after taking pitch to leg
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 12:17 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene left the game against the Cleveland Guardians on August 11 after being hit by a pitch leading off the second inning. After initially continuing to play—he even scored on an RBI double by Spencer Torkelson—Greene was replaced by Ben Malgeri in left field before the top of the third inning due to swelling in his leg. The incident occurred after Greene faced Guardians starter Tanner Bibee. Cleveland later tied the game with a solo home run from Chase DeLauter in the third inning.
- •Greene was hit by a pitch in the lower right leg
- •He scored from first base on a double by Torkelson
- •Malgeri replaced Greene in the top of the third inning
- •Cleveland tied the game at 1-1 in the third inning
- •Greene has a.273 batting average with 16 home runs this season
- 12:17 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers announce Riley Greene update after concerning exit in Guardians game
- 11:28 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers' Riley Greene exits Guardians game early after being hit on leg
- 11:28 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers pull Riley Greene from game after getting beaned by Guardians
"The Detroit Tigers pulled LF Riley Greene after he was hit by a pitch in the second inning of the series-opener against the Cleveland Guardians.
"Tigers outfielder Riley Greene took a 92-mph sinker off his right leg from Guardians right-hander Tanner Bibee leading off the second inning.
"Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene left Tuesday's matchup against the Cleveland Guardians in the 3rd inning.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 12:17 AMTigers announce Riley Greene update after concerning exit in Guardians game
Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene left Tuesday's matchup against the Cleveland Guardians in the 3rd inning.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 11:28 PMTigers' Riley Greene exits Guardians game early after being hit on leg
Tigers outfielder Riley Greene took a 92-mph sinker off his right leg from Guardians right-hander Tanner Bibee leading off the second inning.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 11:28 PMTigers pull Riley Greene from game after getting beaned by Guardians
The Detroit Tigers pulled LF Riley Greene after he was hit by a pitch in the second inning of the series-opener against the Cleveland Guardians.
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