Back to the Detroit Tigers Newsfeed

Detroit Tigers can't slow Christian Yelich's Triple Crown march

Victor Martinez, the 39-year-old designated hitter, is retiring after the 2018 season. Free Press sports writer Ryan Ford takes a look at his career. Wochit

MILWAUKEE — It followed the same script as the night before, but the performance from Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich can’t be scripted.

Yelich, the front-runner for the National League Most Valuable Player Award, hit two home runs in the Detroit Tigers’ 6-5 loss on Saturday night at Miller Park.

Once again, the Tigers jumped out to a three-run lead, hoping to play the spoiler.