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Javier Báez's Walk-Off Home Run Lifts Tigers to Thrilling Extra-Innings Victory

Báez's six-RBI performance, including two three-run homers, powers Detroit to a 10-9 win over Boston and solidifies their division lead.

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Javier Baez rounds the bases.

Overview

  • Javier Báez hit a game-winning three-run homer in the 11th inning, his second of the game, to secure the Tigers' 10-9 victory over the Red Sox at Comerica Park on May 13, 2025.
  • Báez drove in six runs and scored three, continuing his hot streak in May and sparking discussions of a potential Comeback Player of the Year Award.
  • The Tigers improved to 28-15 on the season, leading the AL Central, while the Red Sox dropped to 22-22 and remain in the middle of the AL East standings.
  • Detroit's seventh win in nine games featured contributions from young players like Jace Jung and Dillon Dingler, alongside Báez's heroics.
  • The Tigers' social media celebrated Báez's resurgence with the phrase 'HIS AURA IS UNMATCHED,' reflecting his growing impact on the team's success.