CLEVELAND (AP) — Victor Martinez heard the crowd roar and felt his heart swell.
On the same field where he began his major league career, Martinez had a moment he’ll cherish forever.
Martinez reached 2,000 career hits on Friday night, getting it against the franchise that signed him as a teenager out of Venezuela.
Detroit’s switch-hitter singled in the second inning off Cleveland’s Carlos Carrasco to reach the plateau. After reaching first base, Martinez received a lengthy standing ovation from the large Cleveland crowd, fans that adored him during his eight seasons with the Indians from 2002-09.