When Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch replaced Miguel Cabrera with Harold Castro ahead of the seventh inning, he didn't necessarily expect the utility player to take on the role of a hero in Monday's series opener against the Chicago White Sox.
But that's exactly what Castro did.
Facing White Sox reliever Craig Kimbrel, Castro delivered a two-out single through the right side, scoring Robbie Grossman from second base. He lifted the Tigers a 4-3 victory Monday at Comerica Park.
To prepare for the game-winning hit, the Tigers received scoreless efforts from relievers Ian Krol (one inning) and Drew Hutchison (two innings).