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Akil Baddoo hits RBI triple, throws out runner to give Detroit Tigers early lead over Twins
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Detroit Tigers demote Akil Baddoo to Triple-A Toledo
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Late slam by Akil Baddoo can't rescue Detroit Tigers in drubbing by Minnesota Twins
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Detroit Tigers OF Akil Baddoo answers AJ Hinch's call
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Why Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch decided to keep Akil Baddoo, Harold Castro
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What had Detroit Tigers' Akil Baddoo rushing to airport after big hit?
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Detroit Tigers demote Akil Baddoo to Triple-A Toledo
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Late slam by Akil Baddoo can't rescue Detroit Tigers in drubbing by Minnesota Twins
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Akil “The Thrill” Baddoo Is Tearing Up Triple-A, AJ Hinch Says He'll Be Back In Brotown Soon
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Detroit Tigers demote Akil Baddoo to Triple-A Toledo
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Akil Baddoo homers on first pitch he sees in Majors, Homering on the first pitch you see in the Majors? Akil Baddoo just lived the moment you dream of.
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Casey Mize gets first win, Akil Baddoo homers in Hinch's return to Houston
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Detroit Tigers OF Akil Baddoo answers AJ Hinch's call