Detroit Tigers outfielder Jahmai Jones delivered a key hit in the ninth inning to spark a comeback victory against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. The 5-4 win completed a series sweep on Father's Day.
Jones reached base on a close play at first after hitting a ground ball to shortstop. His sprint speed of 29.7 feet per second helped him beat the throw, and the call stood after replay review. The play shifted momentum as Detroit rallied for the win.
The game carried personal weight for Jones, who was playing his first Father's Day as a dad while remembering his late father, former Detroit Lions linebacker Andre Jones. Jones said the day brought mixed emotions and that he had never before been booed by an entire stadium.
Manager A.J. Hinch noted Jones's struggles this season but praised his effort. The Tigers trailed before the ninth and added runs in the 10th to secure the victory.
Jones expressed hope that his performance would help fans move past recent boos and focus on the team's success.
