Iasked Colt Keith a simple question and the answer surprised me.

No, it did more than that.

It gave me a glimpse into how well these Detroit Tigers are coached. The details the players think about during a game. How everybody is aligned, working together in the most interesting ways. And it offered a strong example of how they have bought into the A.J. Hinch philosophy − how these guys put team over self, and what that truly means during a game.

So, here was the question I asked Keith: “When you are batting leadoff, how is your approach different?” CENTRAL TIME: After struggles, Detroit Tigers surge as AL's best team: 'We're going to be a problem' Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

We were standing by his locker after the Tigers beat the Houston Astros on Mo

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