AJ Hinch 's Detroit Tigers have struggled since the MLB All-Star break , though they have seen promising signs in recent days. Unfortunately, they got an uncharacteristically brutal start from Tarik Skubal on Friday. It seemed as if they were on the cusp of a series-opening loss to the Los Angeles Angels. That is, until Matt Vierling stepped to the plate in the eighth inning.

Vierling has struggled through the 2025 MLB season . However, he had two runners on while down by two in the bottom of the eighth. He received a pitch high in the strike zone. And he certainly didn't miss, swatting his first home run of the season.

It was a huge hit for a Detroit team that has been looking for such a swing. After the game, Hinch spoke with reporters about his team's huge win. And he took time to

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