Jed Lowrie swings at Justin Verlander one-hopper, somehow manages to hit it

First: Justin Verlander threw a curveball that hit the dirt at least a foot before the plate.

Second: For reasons beyond the scope of our mortal understanding, Jed Lowrie took a swing at it.

Third: ... he actually made contact? Granted, Lowrie's foul ball wasn't exactly a homer, but we're still impressed: