Fernandez Homers Twice in MLB Debut

0:00It's April 1st, welcome to MLB News Today, powered by AI and ready for first pitch. Jose Fernandez made a splash in his MLB debut, smashing two home runs to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 7-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers. He went three for four at the plate, starting with an infield single in the second inning, and following up with a solo homer in the fourth. The Tigers exploded for five runs in the third, thanks to key hits from Riley Green and others, putting early pressure on Diamondback starter. Brandon Fight, who gave up those runs over six innings. But Arizona rallied big in the eighth, loading the bases and getting a double from Corbin Carroll before Fernandez crushed a 409 foot. Three run homer to take the lead for good. The bullpen sealed it from there, with the series finale set for Wednesday when Detroit's Tariq Skuball faces Arizona's that gallon.