LAS VEGAS -- Eric Haase tore around the bases and saw Indians third-base coach Mike Sarbaugh pumping his arm in circles, signaling for the catcher to sprint home. Haase tried to hit another gear, felt his legs trembling and slid across home plate before rising to his feet to enjoy the moment. An inside-the-park home run.
That mad dash took place at Goodyear Ballpark on Thursday against the Reds in a Cactus League game that was not televised. In a way, the fact that there is no highlight to watch of Haase's first career inside-the-park shot is fitting.