Comerica Park, home of the Detroit Tigers, continues to prepare the party for what will be the hit number three thousand of its top star, Miguel Cabrera. In fact, many fans packed the feline cave in the final game of the series against the New York Yankees to witness a feat that has only happened three times in the organization’s history.
No However, the veteran hitter did not have luck in last Thursday’s clash, after failing in three at-bats and when it seemed that the moment had come, the manager of the Bronx Mules, Aaron Boone decided to intentionally walk him; leaving the Venezuelan with no chance to connect his 3,000th hit.
Despite not achieving this feat last Thursday, the Venezuelan has been able to remain calm and does not feel any pressure. In fact, in a post-game interview. Miguel Cabrera reiterated that history is important, but his team comes first.
“I know that history is very important, but first we need to win. It’s not about me. It’s about the team”, Miguel Cabrera commented to the media.
“I was very excited the first shift and that’s why I put on my sunglasses. About last inning, this is baseball, you know? After me came a lefty, intentionally walking me, that’s part of the game. I went 0-3, but we won. Wonderful”, added Miguel Cabrera.
It is important to highlight that said ticket caused a strong boo to the strategist of the “Mulos del Bronx” and he himself was the one who was able to calm the fans, after asking him Calm down and look at the board with the partial victory of the local team three by zero.
But Aaron Boone’s decision served for Miguel Cabrera himself to add one more step to his majestic career, since he became the first player to receive an intention walk when he is just one hit away from three thousand.
Likewise, the Maracay-born player also received praise from the entire team thanks to his attitude in ground despite being a step away from the glory of one of the he most important milestones in Major League Baseball.
“It’s totally a baseball decision. But there is no doubt that there is a little more feeling, knowing what the situation is. At the end of the day, you have to do what you think is right within the context of the game”, said Aaron Boone.
Despite everything that has happened with the New York manager’s decision, Comerica Park will once again be full awaiting the historical connection. The only difference is that the main witness will be the moon that will illuminate the feline enclosure.
In addition, there will not be a better time than to face one of his compatriots, Antonio Senzatela; who will be in charge of opening for the Colorado Rockies. That is to say, there is the possibility that the first Venezuelan who reaches 3,000 thousand hits, will have it connected to a launcher from the same country.
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