Chart: Byron Buxton's day

June 15, 2015 at 5:39AM

Buxton's day

Caught a flight early in the morning from Birmingham, Ala., to Dallas.

Batted ninth in the order and played center field.

Struck out swinging in his first major league at-bat against Nick Martinez in the second inning.

Went from first to home on Eddie Rosario's double to score the tiebreaking run in the ninth after reaching on a failed sacrifice.

Finished 0-for-4 with two swinging strikeouts. Fell behind 0-2 in his first three at-bats.

Drew four pickoff throws when he reached first base in the ninth inning.

Handled his only two fly balls cleanly.

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