PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- When he was plunked by a pitch Saturday, Miguel Cabrera didn't ask for or receive a pinch-runner.
In fact, he stayed in the game several more innings, accumulating three at-bats in the Detroit Tigers' win over the Houston Astros.
Tigers see no ill intent in rookie's pitch that hit Miguel Cabrera after 3 home runs
Cabrera didn't have any bruising after getting plunked on the left forearm in the third inning. Astros pitcher Edison Frias was ejected.
Why the long day for a veteran so early in the spring?