CHICAGO -- It wasn't exactly Kirk Gibson-esque, but not long after getting an MRI on his right heel, Chicago Cubs shortstop Javy Baez helped his team to victory with a walk-off single in their 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday.
Baez, 26, hadn't played since leaving Sunday's game in Washington after injuring his heel while throwing off balance to first base. Before Tuesday's contest, manager Joe Maddon indicated Baez was still sore and wasn't sure if he would be available off the bench until the last minute.
"Give [Cubs trainer PJ Mainville] some credit on the tape job," Maddon said.