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HOUSTON. Colt Keith delivered the best performance of his young career by hitting three home runs and driving in six runs to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 9-3 victory over the Houston Astros in the opener of a three-game series played at Daikin Park.
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At just 24 years and 305 days old, Keith became the second-youngest player in franchise history to record a three-homer game. The only Tiger to accomplish the feat at a younger age was Hall of Famer Al Kaline, considered one of the organization’s greatest legends.
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The performance was especially striking because Keith hadn’t hit his first home run of the season until just a few days earlier. However, intense preparation in the batting cage began to pay off and was reflected in an unforgettable night for the third baseman.
The first home run came in the third inning with a two-run shot off Kai-Wei Teng. Later, he punished Houston’s pitching again with another two-run homer in the seventh inning and completed the power display in the ninth inning with a solo shot that sealed a perfect day.
In addition to his offensive production, Keith showed defensive progress at third base, a position in which he continues to consolidate himself. A standout play to close out the seventh inning highlighted the work he has done to adapt to his new responsibility within the infield.
The Detroit offense backed Keith’s performance with a total of five collective home runs, including a homer by Spencer Torkelson and another by Kevin McGonigle. Interestingly, the Tigers also struck out 18 times during the game, an unusual combination that did not prevent a comfortable victory.
Manager A.J. Hinch highlighted the young player’s confidence and talent, noting that one of the best signs of the night was seeing him enjoy the game while performing at such a high level.
With the victory, Detroit started the series in Houston strong and received great news for the rest of the season: the offensive awakening of one of their most promising young talents.
Keith’s historic performance will be recorded among the most memorable of recent years for the franchise, consolidating the infielder as a key piece in the present and future of the Tigers.
