Jose Abreu was given a chance at foul-ball redemption and he took full advantage
Informal versions of golf usually allow for something called a mulligan, which allow players to essentially get a do-over if they take a bad shot. Baseball does not have a mulligan, or anything close to it ... other than fate.
White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu was gifted with an opportunity for a do-over in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Tigers at Comerica Park. Chris Sale was in a bit of a jam in the fourth, with runners on second and third base. Mike Aviles lofted a foul pop down the first-base line, but Abreu couldn't make the play.
His at-bat extended by Abreu's misplay, Aviles fouled away the next pitch in the same general area ... and Abreu pounced on his chance for redemption. He nailed it, and wound up turning a double play after firing to the plate to retire Victor Martinez:
You know what they say: If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.
Despite this good fortune for Abreu and the Sox, the Tigers won the game, 2-1, on the strength of
🎵 Guess who's back, back again? J.D.'s back, tell a friend. 🎵https://t.co/pBcuHsVFig
— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) August 4, 2016
