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Show of force: Miggy has 44th four-hit game
- Updated: August 25, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS — Miguel Cabrera’s otherworldly hitting has become such a given that it doesn’t even seem to faze anyone in the clubhouse when he has a four-hit game.
“I’ve been watching that on [television] for a long time,” said teammate Justin Upton after the Tigers’ 9-4 victory over the Twins on Wednesday night. “It’s no surprise — like I said, it’s fun to watch.”
Cabrera notched the 44th four-hit game of his career, with a solo homer, two doubles and a single, to lead the charge as the Tigers knocked 14 hits.
Putting things in perspective, Cabrera, in his age-33 season, is now second in four-hit games among active players, behind only Ichiro Suzuki’s 53. With his 44th such game, he moved into a tie for 29th among all hitters since 1913 with former Tiger Ivan Rodriguez.
“It doesn’t surprise me that he’s had 44 [four-hit games],” said manager Brad Ausmus with a chuckle. “[He and I] have probably combined for 50.”
Cabrera gave the Tigers a …
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