Freddy Galvis’s aggressive base running helps Blue Jays down Tigers 6-0
TORONTO — As Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Freddy Galvis rounded first he had his eyes locked on the glove of Detroit Tigers centre-fielder Mikie Mahtook. When Galvis saw the ball bounce out of Mahtook’s hand, he knew he had to push his hit to the limit.
Galvis rounded second and then slid into third to clear the bases and give the Blue Jays a four-run lead as Toronto beat Detroit 6-0 on Friday night. Turning that single into what was effectively a triple cashed in Justin Smoak, Teoscar Hernandez and Billy McKinney.
“I saw (third base coach Luis Rivera) send in the guys home, that’s when I decided to go to third base,” said Galvis, who finished the day with two hits, three RBIs, and a run. “I prefer making the fielders get me out and let the runs score.”