Victor Martinez does it again: Tigers lead, 7-2
Victor Martinez is 2-for-2 in 2016.
And both hits have been home runs. Pinch-hit home runs.
Martinez, who hit a home run to left-center batting left-handed in Tuesday's victory, pinch-hit in the eighth Wednesday at Marlins Field and delivered again, driving a pitch into the bullpen in left-center good for a two-run homer that put the Tigers on top, 7-2.
Martinez had constant health issues in 2015 and was compromised for much of the season. But with two knees healthy and some spring-camp hamstring aches on the wane, he has made the most of two appearances in Miami after being knocked from the starting lineup because of the National League's avoidance of the designated hitter.