Riley Greene Lifted in Key Moment as Tigers’ Offensive Woes Mount

Inside Detroit Tigers' big decisions, including why A.J. Hinch pinch-hit for Riley Greene

The Detroit Tigers opted to pinch-hit for their two-time All-Star player, Riley Greene, in the biggest moment of their biggest game.

Riley Greene lifted in key moment as Tigers’ offensive woes mount

CLEVELAND -- In the seventh inning on Wednesday with two runners on base, A.J. Hinch did something he’s never done before. He pinch-hit for Riley Greene in a big moment.

A.J. Hinch Explains Controversial Decision to Pinch Hit for Riley Greene

In a playoff game full of missed chances, the moment that stood out came in the seventh inning when Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch made a bold call: he pulled Riley Greene back and sent up Jahmai Jones to pinch hit. The Tigers had runners on the corners with one out in a 1-1 game. Cleveland had just gone to lefty reliever Tim Herrin to face Greene, a move designed to exploit the young outfielder’s struggles against left-handers. “I didn’t thi…