A pinch-hit inside-the-park home run.
That's how the Detroit Tigers came away with a 2-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays in Friday's series opener at Comerica Park.
Desperate for a run, manager AJ Hinch called on Victor Reyes to hit for Zack Short — hitting .143 this season — to open the eighth inning against left-handed reliever Tim Mayza. Reyes worked a 1-1 count before drilling a slider into right-center field.
As the ball skipped underneath center fielder Josh Palacios' glove, Reyes increased his speed and the fans began to cheer. Third base coach Ramon Santiago, complying with Hinch's aggressive mindset, never hesitated in signaling Reyes home.