Detroit Tigers outfielder Christin Stewart only had one hit — and only nine in 21 games this season — but his swing against the Chicago Cubs in a two-strike count in the seventh inning on Monday was much-needed.
When starter Alec Mills threw an 89.6 mph fastball inside, Stewart simply reacted.
And the baseball landed among the right-field seats for a two-run home run to cut the Tigers' deficit to three in an eventual 9-3 loss at Comerica Park. The organization expects the Stewart to make a significant stride this year, and those involved remain cautiously optimistic though Monday's homer was just Stewart's fourth extra-base hit of 2020 and his second homer of the season, his first since July 28.