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Javier Baez's Two Three-Run Homers, 6 RBIs Lead AL-Leading Tigers to 10-9 Walk-Off Win Over Red Sox

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Updated May 14, 2025, 06:54 AM

Javier Baez, known as 'El Mago,' of the Detroit Tigers hit two three-run home runs, including a walk-off homer in the 11th inning, to secure a 10-9 victory over the Boston Red Sox. Baez's performance, which included six RBIs, was pivotal in the Tigers' comeback from multiple deficits throughout the game. Baez's first homer came in the sixth inning, flipping the lead to 6-4 in favor of Detroit. The Red Sox managed to tie the game in the eighth and took a lead in the 11th, but Baez's second homer sealed the win for the Tigers.

The Tigers, now leading the American League with a 28-15 record, have won 10 of their last 13 games. Baez, who has been playing center field this season, is hitting .319/.357/.513 with five home runs and 27 RBIs in 34 games. He has driven in 23 runs in his last 14 games. Baez also drew a walk and scored on a throwing error by Carlos Narváez on a pickoff play.

Baez's performance marks a turnaround from his struggles in the previous three seasons with the Tigers. He is in the fourth year of a six-year, $140 million contract, with a career WAR of 2.1 over those three years, including a minus-1.1 WAR in 2024. Baez's defensive stats in center field are impressive, with plus-4 defensive runs saved and plus-2 outs above average. His resurgence has him in consideration for All-Star selection.

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Javier Báez of the @tigers is the first player in MLB history to hit a walkoff home run for his second lead-flipping 3+ run homer of the game (lead-flipping = turned a deficit into a lead).