Less-Is-More Approach Helping Colt Keith’s Bat Thrive for Tigers
DETROIT, MICHIGAN, JUL 7 – Colt Keith improved his batting by focusing on contact and simplifying his swing, going 3-for-4 with two doubles, a home run, and two RBIs in Detroit Tigers' win.
- On Tuesday night, utility infielder Colt Keith helped the Detroit Tigers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 at Comerica Park.
- Keith's success followed his offseason training with teammate Zach McKinstry, who influenced Keith to simplify his swing and focus on contact.
- Since June 13, Keith has maintained a batting average of.353, contributing four homers, five doubles, and driving in 11 runs across 75 plate appearances, demonstrating his greater reliability at the plate.
- Keith said he has been swinging at about 70% power, trying to be short to the ball, and called his two-run homer a shot that landed 390 feet, giving the Tigers a 4-1 lead.
- Keith’s approach contributed to the Tigers’ fifth straight win, and manager A.J. Hinch called him "an impactful guy" who is still developing at this level.
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Keith homers_ drives in three runs as Tigers win fifth straight over Rays
DETROIT (AP) — Colt Keith homered and drove in three runs as the Detroit Tigers won their fifth straight game, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 on Tuesday night. Detroit has outscored its opponents 19-6 in the winning streak, which started with a three-game
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DETROIT (AP) — Colt Keith homered and drove in three runs as the Detroit Tigers won their fifth straight game, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 Tuesday night.
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Keith homers, drives in 3 runs as Tigers win fifth straight over Rays
Colt Keith homered and drove in three runs as the Detroit Tigers won their fifth straight game, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 on Tuesday night. Tigers starter Jack Flaherty allowed two runs in 6 1/3 innings, striking out eight.…
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