Kansas City, Mo. — There was a big smile on Victor Martinez's face as he spoke to the media Monday night, following the Tigers' dramatic, come-from-behind 5-4 win over the Royals.
Martinez, who had two hits and a walk, had been a catalyst in both the two-run seventh and the three-run ninth.
"I am just trying to be a tough out," he said. "It doesn't matter the result. I'm too old for that. I am just trying to help the team somehow. Today, I put two good swings on the ball, but the best thing is, everybody battled.