Detroit Tigers infielder Jonathan Schoop made his MLB debut as a first baseman Saturday against the Cleveland Indians. Without knowing that, it would have been impossible to tell.
Primarily a second baseman, the 29-year-old looked natural at a brand-new position in a 5-2 win. The victory marked the first time the Tigers have started a season 2-0 since 2016, and the first series win over Cleveland at Comerica Park since May 14-16, 2018.
For those accomplishments, the Tigers can thank a strong supporting cast: Jeimer Candelario and Nomar Mazara each picked up three hits; Robbie Grossman has six walks in nine plate appearances as the leadoff hitter; right-hander Julio Teheran gave up one run across five innings; and the bullpen was dominant.