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Detroit Tigers: Akil Baddoo kicks off MLB career with a bang
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Detroit Tigers Fan Favorite Akil Baddoo Sells NFTs With Proceeds Benefiting Local Community Organizations - Ilitch Companies News Hub
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Cleveland beats Detroit Tigers, overcome Akil Baddoo 1st-pitch home run
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The retiring Cabrera's 3 hits not enough in Tigers' 7-5 loss to Guardians
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Home Run in First At-Bat
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Detroit Tigers' Akil Baddoo homers on first pitch of first MLB at-bat - ESPN
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To understand Akil Baddoo's play, you must first know his heart - The Athletic
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Tigers rookie Akil Baddoo hits homer on first MLB pitch, then makes franchise history in second game
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Cabrera singles, Torkelson and Carpenter homer as Tigers beat Guardians 4-1 National News - Bally Sports