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AJ Hinch Defends Pinch-Hit Call, Says Move Was ‘Not a Knock’ on Riley Greene

With Game 2 tied 1-1, Hinch lifted Greene for Jones, who struck out as Detroit squandered a key chance before losing 6-1 to Cleveland. “The pinch hit was really more about Jahmai Jones… not a knock on Riley,” Hinch said. The move, fueled by lefty matchups, drew mixed reaction as the Wild Card shifts to Game 3.