The Tigers pulled ahead for good on an RBI single from Justin Upton in the fourth. Martinez's third homer of the year built some breathing room off Hansel Robles in the fifth before Aviles, a day after his 35th birthday, hit a three-run shot scoring Casey McGehee and JaCoby Jones in the seventh.
Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez was lifted for a pinch-runner after his leadoff single in the fifth due to a mild hamstring strain. Seth Lugo went two no-hit innings for the Mets while stepping in for Jacob deGrom, who was scratched from his start due to back stiffness.