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Tigers' Matthew Boyd relishes first taste of live batting practice, 1-on-1 competition

Detroit — Finally, some real baseball. Or, as close as many people have seen in a while.

For Tigers’ pitcher Matthew Boyd, it couldn’t have been more exciting or pleasing.

Getting an opportunity to go against Miguel Cabrera, Niko Goodrum, Jonathan Schoop and C.J. Cron in live batting practice was an excellent way to get back into the rhythms of the game.

Never mind the fact Cabrera won his dual against Boyd.

Cabrera lined a Boyd pitch into the seats in right-center, opposite-field, showing the skills and ability Boyd has seen time and again.