Seattle — Javier Báez talks a lot about focus. When he’s able to stay focused in an at-bat, he says, he can usually find a way to do damage. Turns out, he can do damage when he’s unfocused, too.
Just like he did in the third inning of the Tigers’ 4-3 win over the playoff-bound Seattle Mariners Monday at T-Mobile Park.
Báez seemed anything but focused against Seattle’s right-handed starter George Kirby. He tweaked something in his back on his first swing. He spent a few extra seconds bent over at the plate trying to stretch it out.