Rookie Crushes First Pitch Into History | Detroit Tigers News

In his very first at-bat, rookie Eduardo Valencia of the Detroit Tigers blasted a 425-foot solo home run in the bottom of the ninth to seal a 4-1 win over the Athletics — extending Detroit’s winning streak to five games. The 26-year-old, called up from the minors and making his MLB debut as a pinch hitter, dedicated the historic moment to his family and Venezuela, blowing a kiss and forming a heart with his hands for his wife in the stands. Manager A.J. Hinch called it “incredible, memorable and impactful,” as the Tigers now sit fourth in the AL Central heading into their game against the Phillies. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6ec67f6f2317ad44