What happened: Detroit Tigers catcher Eduardo Valencia hit a solo home run on Sunday, marking his second blast in as many days. The longball came against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Why it matters: The seventh-inning solo home run brought the score to 4-2 in favor of Pittsburgh. Valencia continues to flash extra-base power as the regular season reaches its final days.
By the numbers: The 443-foot drive left the bat at 109.8 mph, coming off an 86.7 mph changeup from Pirates right-hander Antwone Kelly.
What to watch: Detroit closes out its regular season schedule this week.