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Detroit Tigers: 10 Longest Home Runs of 2016

By Griffin Fabits

Apr 24, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; A view of Comerica Park during the game of the Cleveland Indians against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. The Indians won 6-3. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 24, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; A view of Comerica Park during the game of the Cleveland Indians against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. The Indians won 6-3. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 6, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers left fielder Justin Upton (8) hits a two run home run in the third inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /

Home Run #7

True Distance: 446
Hitter: Justin Upton
Date: June 20, 2016
Opponent: Seattle Mariners
Stadium: Comerica Park
Pitcher: Nick Vincent

Down 6-5 in the seventh inning against the Mariners on June 20, Upton drove Vincent’s 2-0 pitch over the wall in straightaway center field to give the Tigers a 7-6 advantage. It was his seventh home run on the season, and for the moment, seemed to be a game-winner.

After the Mariners later tied the game, Upton hit a walk-off homer in the twelfth inning to officially give his team the win. Upton’s first blast of the night was good for the seventh longest home run on the Tigers’ season.

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