Best Games, No. 6: Moroff's Homer to West Street Sends Tribe Past Hens
INDIANAPOLIS - Well-known for his keen eye at the plate, Tribe infielder Max Moroff became an under-the-radar power hitter in 2017. The switch-hitter's previous career high for home runs in a season was eight, accomplished in both 2013 and 2016. He doubled that total this past season between Indianapolis and Pittsburgh,
INDIANAPOLIS - Well-known for his keen eye at the plate, Tribe infielder
On a 54-degree Friday night at Victory Field, a bundled-up Moroff and Co. sought a perfect 2-and-0 start to the season. After homering in the season opener, Moroff surprised Toledo late with a long drive that carried onto West Street.
Toledo grabbed the lead in the second on a
The Hens threatened against Tribe starter
Toledo eventually drew even in its next at-bat thanks to a Hicks RBI single. Tied at two into the sixth, Hicks then gave the visitors another lead with his third RBI of the game.
The Tribe, who overcame a 3-2 deficit after six innings in the season opener en route to a 7-4 triumph, had another seventh-inning rally in them. With two outs and nobody on,