Detroit Tigers outfielder JaCoby Jones made some history at Comerica Park against the Chicago White Sox on Monday night.
He hit the first inside the park home run since 2017 when ex-Tiger Nick Castellanos also accomplished the feat.
The home run was No. 5 on the year for Jones, who knew that he had it right away:
JaCoby Jones knew he had an inside-the-parker home run.
"If you mess up in center field and it gets by you, it’s pretty much an inside-the-parker for anyone…. unless you’re Franklin the Turtle.” pic.twitter.com/86vTZNEe2T
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) August 11, 2020
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Here’s hoping he’s going to continue having a hot bat for Detroit!
BONUS CONTENT: Further fireworks after the Astros/Athletics brawl
The Houston Astros are already facing some justice being taken into the hands of the players themselves following their well-documented sign stealing scandal.
On Sunday, they got into it with the Oakland Athletics after outfielder Ramon Laureano was hit by a pitch. He immediately got into it with the Astros bench after getting to first base, most notably with Astros coach Alex Cintron; both benches soon cleared.
Afterwards, Laureano had some harsh words for Cintron, saying that he regretted his actions – but not for the reason you might think. Check out what he had to say:
“I regret charging him because he’s a loser,” he said.
Laureano, a former Astros prospect, was hit three times during the series. The third time was the charm – and he’d had enough. Apparently, Cintron said something about Laureano’s mother, prompting the fireworks:
– – Quotes via Alex Hall of AthleticsNation Link – –
BONUS CONTENT: Detroit’s C.J. Cron helped off the field after taking ball to the knee
The Detroit Tigers appear to have lost a big piece of their lineup tonight against the Chicago White Sox.
C.J. Cron has left the game after taking line drive to his left leg (shin area). He was being helped off the field by his teammates, and then was able to walk under his own power. However, once he got to the dugout, he wasn’t able to put any pressure on his leg.