LAKELAND, Fla. • Starter Carlos Martinez surrendered two runs on four hits, one of which was solo homer to Miguel Cabrera, in his 2 2/3 innings on Thursday.
The Cardinals trail the Tigers 2-0 midway through the fourth inning at Joker Marchant Stadium.
Martinez, who was replaced by Seung Hwan Oh, walked one and struck out five on 56 pitches (32 strikes).
The Tigers struck first taking a 1-0 lead when designated hitter J.D. Martinez doubled to center in the bottom of the first inning, scoring Miguel Cabrera from first.
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