Anaheim, Calif. — J.D. Martinez has announced his return with authority.
He hit a pair of home runs Saturday, the second one into the seats in right field in the top of the ninth, nudging the Tigers past the Los Angeles Angels 4-3.
His first home run was a two-run shot to left in the second inning. Not bad for a guy playing in his second game after a seven-week stint on the disabled list.
Justin Wilson, in his first save opportunity since being handed the closer’s role, struck out Danny Espinoza, Martin Maldonado and Cliff Pennington.