Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Báez left Friday night's game against the Miami Marlins after he fouled off a pitch that struck near his left eye in the second inning. Báez swung at a 90 mph changeup from Sandy Alcantara.

The Detroit Tigers had an injury scare when Javier Baez exited their game against the Miami Marlins after a concerning play.

Tigers manager A.J. Hinch later shared that Baez was not in concussion protocol and would be listed as day-to-day—a positive update for the veteran. “A.J. Hinch said Javy Baez is day-to-day. Sounds like things could have been a lot worse. He is not in concussion protocol,” wrote The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen.

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When the Tigers clinched the playoffs, Jason’s call sent shivers down my spine: “ Tigers win again. A city that doesn’t care about the odds has a baseball team to match. Out of nowhere, again, the Tigers have won. ” Goosebumps. That’s how legends are made.