Tigers win on a weird walk-off review, a breakdown

MLB Detroit Tigers

What Happened

The Detroit Tigers host the Chicago White Sox on Opening Day, with the White Sox leading by one run in the bottom of the ninth inning. Detroit's Eric Haase steps up to the plate against White Sox closer Liam Hendriks. Haase battles through a lengthy at-bat, fouling off multiple high-velocity fastballs before finally driving a 3-2 pitch over the right fielder's head for a game-tying triple. The play sparks wild celebrations from the Tigers dugout, with Haase removing his helmet and slicking back his hair as his teammates surround him. The umpires then initiate a video review to determine whether the ball hit the wall before being caught by White Sox outfielder Adam Engel. After a tense few moments, the call is overturned - the ball did indeed hit the wall before being hauled in, allowing the tying run to score and sending the game to extra innings. Tigers outfielder Javier Báez steps to the plate in the 10th inning with the game still knotted at 1-1. He swings fiercely at a pitch, sending a deep fly ball to right field. As the ball approaches the wall, there is uncertainty whether it will clear the fence for a game-winning home run. Báez watches the play unfold on the scoreboard, anxiously awaiting the ruling. The umpires ultimately determine that the ball struck the wall and bounced back, allowing Báez to take third base with a triple. The Tigers dugout erupts in celebration, with Báez and his teammate Miguel Cabrera sharing an emotional embrace. However, the play is once again reviewed, and after further examination, the umpires confirm that Báez's drive did indeed bounce off the wall. The run scores, and the Tigers walk off with a wild 2-1 victory on Opening Day. "I hit the wall," Báez says, summing up the bizarre sequence of events. As the teams exit the field, Tigers manager A.J. Hinch reflects on the roller-coaster finish, praising his players for their resilience and resolve in securing the hard-fought win.

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White Sox are beating the tigers by one

run bottom ninth no outs and the White

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