Cincinnati — Jeimer Candelario, professional hitter.
In the midst of a career offensive season, Candelario broke a scoreless tie in the top of the sixth inning, aggressively pounding a 3-1 change-up from right-hander Luis Castillo into the right field corner, plating two runs and sending the Tigers to a 4-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds Sunday in the rubber match of the three-game interleague series at Great American Ball Park.
Candelario scored the third run, tagging at third and scoring ahead of a strong throw from right fielder Nick Castellanos. Candelario had to race back and tag up on Eric Haase’s liner and he slipped on his first steps toward the plate.