Detroit – This is what AJ Hinch has talked about since spring training. The vision he had of what this 2021 Tigers baseball team could be, the best version, it was on display Tuesday night in a 5-3 win over the Seattle Mariners.
"We have this version of us in us," Hinch said. "It's nice when it comes together and we get rewarded with a win."
Solid starting pitching. Clutch work out of the bullpen. Aggressive and opportunistic offense, taking five extra bases on the night. And, a little bit of pop, too.
"If you look at the course these first 60 games and how we've evolved, you can see the trends," said lefty starter Matthew Boyd who allowed one unearned run in six innings of work.