Candelario’s previous appearances in the number-one spot for the Detroit Tigers occurred against the Toronto Blue Jays in the opening series and the Twins on Mar. 14. The 25-year-old went 5-for-6 with two RBI north of the border, and 2-for-4 with a run scored for the Tigers in the Twin Cities.
Similar success would find Candelario during the past series in Boston, as the former Chicago Cub hit .294 with five runs scored and one RBI over the four-game set. This hot streak continued a run of success for Candelario, as he’s hitting .