The Detroit Tigers took on the New York Mets at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida. Riding a losing streak since March 15, they found themselves in the win colum, 6-4.
David Price work out of a few jams that he got himself into. He allowed two runs on eight hits over 4.1 innings pitched. Price struck out seven and threw 75 pitches. It was an okay performance to say the least.
At the plate, J.D. Martinez played long ball for the fourth time this spring. He is hitting .341 this spring. Bryan Holaday, who is fighting for a back-up catcher role, walked three times. Rajai Davis, Alex Avila and Nick Castellanos each had two hits in the game.
Miguel Cabrera and Victor Martinez took at-bats in a minor-league game. Cabrea singled in three straight at-bats and Martinez ripped a home run to rightfield. Both hit the ball very well and should make their MLB spring training debuts tomorrow.
The Tigers have split-squad games against the Washington Nationals in Lakeland, Florida and against the Atlanta Braves in Lake Buena Vista, which is close to Orlando, Florida.