As a member of the Miami Marlins, Tyler Moore hit just six home runs in 104 games. His biggest shot however, came as a pinch hitter and on this day five years ago.
Shut out for more than six innings, Moore delivered a three-run blast to send the moms at the park home happy on Mother’s Day. Moore’s blast lifted the Marlins to a 3-1 win over the Atlanta Braves at Marlins Park.
For six and a half innings, Miami had managed just three total hits on May 14, 2017. Behind starting pitcher R.A. Dickey, the Braved led 1-0 as the contest shifted to the bottom of the seventh.