Five Years Ago
Luke Maile hit two home runs off the Red Sox. The second one was a game-winner in the 12th inning.
In 2017 Maile hit .146/.176/.231 with 2 home runs, 3 walks and 35 strikeouts. Matt.
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There are plenty of Major League Baseball players who were born to hit, and when the designated hitter was adopted by the American League in 1973, it made and saved plenty of careers.