The Detroit Tigers had dropped a whopping 20 consecutive games to their divisional rivals, the Cleveland Indians.
Isaac Pareds decided to do something about it – and he came through in a major way. He picked a great time to hit his first career home run, launching a grand slam to give the Tigers the lead over the Indians. It capped a seven run inning, erasing a five-run deficit.
E-SOCKED IT!
GRAAAAAAND SLAM for ISAAC PAREDES!
HIS FIRST HR IN THA MAJORS!@tigers with the LEAD!
LOUD NOISES!#DetroitRoots pic.twitter.com/DRPDwunsy2— Bally Sports Detroit (@BallySportsDET) August 22, 2020
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The ball sailed 386 feet to left field off RHP Adam Plutko.
BONUS CONTENT: Casey Mize debut draws big numbers for FSD
It was a moment that Detroit Tigers fans had anticipated since the team selected him first overall in the 2018 MLB Draft.
Pitcher Casey Mize made his much-awaited debut last night against the Chicago White Sox, taking the mound and showing the poise and rhythm of a seasoned veteran despite it being his first major league action. And while the Tigers would ultimately come up short in the contest, fans will be remembering Mize’s debut as hopefully the start of something special for a franchise in the midst of a rebuild.
So much so, that the ratings for the game’s broadcast on Fox Sports Detroit was the third highest of the season behind only the season opener against the Cincinnati Reds and the home opener against the Kansas City Royals.
Last night’s game drew a 5.03 HH rating for FSD, which means that of all televisions in the market that carry the network, more than 5% of them were tuned into the game.
It was arguably the most anticipated debut of a prospect since that of Justin Verlander back during the magical season of 2006. How many of you tuned in?
