TAMPA, Fla. — Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch is trying to instill an aggressive approach this spring.
And nobody embodied that more than outfielder Jacob Robson on Friday against the New York Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field.
In the eighth inning, the Tigers were down, 1-0, when Robson went to work, creating a run from his speed and heads-up play. Robson, a non-roster invitee, drew a walk, stole second and advanced to third on a passed ball. Then, he scored with ease when Danny Woodrow ground out.
"Opportunities come at funny times, especially in spring training," Hinch said.