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Tigers' AJ Hinch sounds off on Framber Valdez after benches clear: 'We play a good brand of baseball'
TL;DR
Tigers manager AJ Hinch commented on Framber Valdez after a benches-clearing incident involving a pitch to Trevor Story. Valdez stated the pitch was unintentional, but the situation raised tensions between the teams.
Key points
- AJ Hinch commented on a benches-clearing incident
- Framber Valdez claimed the pitch to Trevor Story was unintentional
- Tarik Skubal will undergo elbow surgery, affecting the Tigers
Detroit TigersBoston Red SoxFramber ValdezTarik Skubal
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The Detroit Tigers just lost Tarik Skubal, who is set to undergo elbow surgery to remove loose bodies. That leaves their next-best starter as Framber Valdez, whom the Tigers acquired during the offseason. On Tuesday, Valdez was involved in a tense moment after a pitch near Trevor Story that led to both benches clearing. After the game, Valdez clarified that it was not intentional.
âIt was not intentional," Valdez said through an interpreter. "It might look like it, but it wasn't. I was trying to throw strikes after the two consecutive home runs. I was trying to go back in the zone and that pitch came out of my hand."
The timing of the pitch did not help matters, which is why the Boston Red Sox felt there may have been intent. Tigers manager AJ Hinch did not fully back his pitcher, making it clear the situation was not a good look.
Q&A
What did AJ Hinch say about Framber Valdez after the benches cleared?
AJ Hinch indicated that the situation involving Framber Valdez was not a good look for the team.
Why did the benches clear during the Tigers vs. Red Sox game?
The benches cleared after Framber Valdez threw a pitch near Trevor Story, which the Red Sox perceived as potentially intentional.
What injury did Tarik Skubal sustain that affects the Tigers' pitching?
Tarik Skubal is set to undergo elbow surgery to remove loose bodies, impacting the Tigers' starting rotation.