Former recipients of the Tigers African American Legacy Award have included, Jake Wood, Earl Wilson, Larry Herndon, and Billy Bruton. Wood, who came up through the Tigers’ Farm System, is believed to be the first Black player to play a “full season” for the Tigers when he took the field as a second baseman in 1961.
With the ceremonial atmosphere of the Negro Leagues Weekend resonating throughout Comerica Park, the Tigers took care of the Indians (8-6) in the series finale. Left-hander Kyle Lobstein picked up the win; he’s 2-1 on the season. Soria notched his league-leading 7th save. Davis once again was an offensive weapon for Detroit with three hits, while scoring three runs. Cabrera, who has punished Indian pitching throughout his career, added three more hits, one of which was a two-run, opposite-field homer. The blast over the right field wall was Cabrera’s third round tripper of the young season. J.D. Martinez also got in on the 13-hit Detroit attack, with a two-run, bases-loaded double that helped the team begin a two-game winning streak.
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