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CLEVELAND — Detroit Tigers third baseman Colt Keith stood in right field and threw a football.

He didn't look comfortable.

Everything changed when he picked up a baseball.

Keith, who is recovering from right rib cage inflammation that he described as an intercostal strain , threw the ball without any signs of discomfort Wednesday, Oct. 1, before Game 2 of the American League wild-card series against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Detroit Tigers Playoff Tickets Buy tickets to see the Tigers in the MLB playoffs

"He took a step forward over the last 24 hours, which is good," manager A.J. Hinch said before Wednesday's game. "I don't know what the means yet. ... Good si

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