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Tonight in Detroit, a moment that will live in Tigers lore
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Pinch hitter Eduardo Valencia, in his very first Major League at-bat, crushed a fastball on a 2-1 count that sailed over the centerfield wall at Comarica Park
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The 26-year-old catcher, after eight seasons grinding through the minors, became just the 10th Tiger ever to homer in his first big league plate appearance
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and the first since Akil Badu in 2021. But what turned a great play into an unforgettable moment was the soundtrack
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Dan Dickerson, the voice of the Tigers, delivered a radio call full of raw emotion and perfect timing
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The crack of the bat, the crowd surge, Dickerson's ecstatic delivery, a piece of audio Detroit fans will replay for years
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Valencia's tearful circuit and the clubhouse celebration capped a storybook debut. If you haven't heard the call, turn up the volume
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This is baseball at its best, and tonight it sounded like magic
