TIGERS Javier Baez walk-off hit delivers Detroit Tigers dramatic 5-4 win over White Sox in opener

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Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez took a swing at Liam Hendriks' 33rd pitch

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the organization's $140 million investment over six years is expected to pay dividends.

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Baez produced the sixth walk-off hit of his nine-year MLB career.

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Meadows, one batter later, ripped a triple to right-center field to set up Baez

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He finished 1-for-2 with three walks in his Tigers debut after being acquired Monday from Tampa Bay.

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Facing Kyle Crick in the sixth inning, Robbie Grossman was hit by a first-pitch slider and Meadows worked a seven-pitch walk.

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Robbie Grossman struck out, Austin Meadows tripled to right center before the Baez hit.

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