Detroit Tigers star Javier Báez put on a spectacular performance in Tuesday's 7-3 win at Comerica Park — solo homers in the fifth and seventh innings.

Detroit Tigers' Javier Báez raises his helmet to the fans on his first game back at Wrigley Field during the second inning to a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez) AP

With a win to get the team back on track, the Tigers extend their lead atop the American League Central to 9.5 games over the Cleveland Guardians. The Pirates are still at the bottom of the NL Central, 11 games back of a Wild Card spot. Time: 6:40 p.m. ET

Among all MLB pitchers, he ranks in the 92nd percentile or better in expected ERA, average exit velocity, chase rate, whiff rate, strikeout rate, and walk rate. Simply put, he's one of the best pitchers in baseball, and he should carve up the poor Pittsburgh Pirates tonight.

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