Detroit Tigers reliever Joe Jimenez faced only one batter at the All-Star Game on Tuesday night, but he made it count.
Jimenez struck out San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford after an eight-pitch at-bat to end the fourth inning and maintain the American League's 2-1 lead.
Jimenez nearly rung up Crawford on a 97 mph fastball on a 2-2 count, but home plate umpire Ted Barrett ruled it just a hair low.
Crawford then fouled off two pitches before Jimenez got a more generous called strike with a slider on the outside corner.
All told, Jimenez used five sliders in the at-bat.