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After getting two quick outs the lefty gave up back-to-back doubles to Matt Vierling and Dingler, the latter of which put the Tigers up 1-0 right out of the chute.
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
On Saturday, Counsell turned to 39-year-old lefty Caleb Thielbar, who posted a perfect ninth inning for his sixth career save in a 4-2 win over the New York Mets at Wrigley Field.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
The results were encouraging, and the lefty’s stint on the IL should not be a long one.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
The lefty has premium stuff and showed it again Thursday, snuffing out Seattle’s best chance to win the game.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
On Saturday, Counsell turned to 39-year-old lefty Caleb Thielbar, who posted a perfect ninth inning for his sixth career save in a 4-2 win over the New York Mets at Wrigley Field.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
The results were encouraging, and the lefty’s stint on the IL should not be a long one.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
The lefty has premium stuff and showed it again Thursday, snuffing out Seattle’s best chance to win the game.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Lefty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lefty. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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