Javier Baez hits walk-off home run
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Báez punctuated one of the most unexpected resurgences in the sport on Tuesday night, launching two home runs -- including a three-run walk-off blast in the 11th inning -- to lift the Tigers to a thrilling 10–9 win over the Boston Red Sox at Comerica Park.
The Javier Báez renaissance is in full swing and it continued Tuesday night. Baez slugged two three-run home runs against the Boston Red Sox, including a walk-off blast down two runs in the 11th inning ( DET 10, BOS 9 ). The win improved the Detroit Tigers to an American League best 28-15. They've won 10 of their last 13 games.
While Tigers fans relished in another night of booing Alex Bregman, the free agent Detroit nearly signed, the last big-name free agent they signed to a long-term deal continued his hero turn. Javier Báez can relate to Bregman,
Now playing center field, Báez is hitting .319 with an .870 OPS for a Tigers team with the best record in the American League.
Javier Baez is coming off the worst season of his career, but hitting better than ever. Should it be believed? Vote now in MLBTR's latest poll.
Update: The Dodgers have designated Austin Barnes for assignment and called up Dalton Rushing, further contributing to the catcher clutter. Rushing is a high-end prospect who will obviously serve as backup catcher and also sneak in some starts in the outfield. He slots 18th at the position for now.
Javier Báez is taking steps toward reviving his career in his fourth season with the Detroit Tigers, hitting .313 with an .827 OPS through 29 games.
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