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Kevin McGonigle hits first major-league home run for Detroit Tigers
TL;DR
Kevin McGonigle hit his first major-league home run for the Detroit Tigers against the Miami Marlins, launching a 408-foot blast off Sandy Alcantara. This milestone came during his 16th game in the majors.
Another first for Kevin McGonigle. And this was a big one.
McGonigle hit his first major-league homer Sunday, turning on a 97-mph fastball from Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara in the fifth inning of the series finale at Comerica Park. McGonigle hit the no-doubt blast on the first pitch of the at-bat, sending it 408 feet (with a 108.8-mph exit velocity) deep into the seats in right field.
The home run was the eighth extra-base hit for McGonigle, in his 16th major-league game.
The Tigers led, 6-0, in the sixth inning as they were going for the sweep. Dillon Dingler hit his third home run of the season, a three-run shot in the first inning.
Tigers ace Tarik Skubal went 5.2 innings before allowing his first hit.
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This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: Kevin McGonigle hits first major-league home run for Detroit Tigers
Q&A
What was the distance and speed of Kevin McGonigle's first major-league home run?
Kevin McGonigle's first major-league home run traveled 408 feet with an exit velocity of 108.8 mph.
How many games has Kevin McGonigle played in the major leagues before hitting his first home run?
Kevin McGonigle hit his first home run in his 16th major-league game.
