Tigers enjoy an El Mago-flavored win and even series vs. Dodgers
Javy Báez, in his own inimitable way, helped the Tigers beat the two-time defending champion Dodgers and even the series with a 2-1 victory Saturday.
Detroit Tigers outfielder Javier Báez secured a crucial catch and chain in the ninth inning, helping his team defeat the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers and even the series with a 2-1 victory on August 28 at Comerica Park. Báez, who had previously made an impressive catch, praised his teammate Max Clark for his positioning, but the highlight of the game was his ability to secure the chain as well.
Báez's play allowed rookie Kevin McGonigle to secure the win with a walk-off ground rule single. Manager AJ Hinch highlighted Báez's instinct and attention to detail, calling him an "instinctual player" who consistently finds ways to contribute to the team's success.
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- Báez makes ninth-inning plays with glove and bat to lead Tigers past Dodgers, 2-1 winnipegfreepress.com
