DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Tigers could use more power from their designated hitter, and Victor Martinez is finally providing some.
Martinez hit a two-run homer off Dylan Bundy to put Detroit ahead in the fifth inning, and the Tigers went on to a 6-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. It was the second home run in three games for Martinez, who had gone deep only once previously on the season.
After a sluggish start, Martinez is hitting .360 in May.
“A little more luck, finding holes. That’s it,” he said.