The Detroit Tigers got off to a strong start on Wednesday with a win over the New York Mets in the first of a day-night doubleheader at Comerica Park, 6-5. Once again, the game was delayed by inclement weather but a drizzle-drenched slugfest broke out early on. Eric Haase smacked a huge two-run single in the eighth from that propelled the Olde English D to victory.
The second game of the doubleheader saw an old friend take the mound opposite of one of Detroit’s recent acquisitions, with the Tigers prevailing, 8-1, to sweep the visitors for the first time in 25 doubleheaders played by the Metropolitans.