MLB.com is keeping track of a Stat of the Day for the Tigers this season, highlighting a unique, interesting or fun nugget from each game.
July 2: White Sox 8, Tigers 2 — Baddoo the base thief
Akil Baddoo stole two bases Friday, including a swipe of third in the opening inning. It was the fifth steal of third by the Tigers this year, the most they’ve had in a season since 2017. One batter after Baddoo stole third, Robbie Grossman took second for his 10th stolen base of the season. He’s the third Tiger to reach double digits this year, something the Tigers haven’t had since 2018.
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