Derek Hill and Akil Baddoo took off after Anthony Santander’s drive to left-center field. Each player reached for the ball — and then they collided, sending Baddoo’s cap flying.
“It was a nasty collision. It was a ball hit probably in the perfect spot for both guys to be going full speed, and both with a chance to catch it,” Detroit manager A.J. Hinch said. “You don’t see it a lot at this level. When you see them, they’re nasty.”
That frightening moment in the eighth inning came on an otherwise successful night for the Tigers, who beat the Baltimore Orioles 9-4 on Tuesday.