Tigers split doubleheader with 9-2 win over Indians
J.D. Martinez drove in three runs, and the Detroit Tigers scored four times in the fourth inning to defeat the Cleveland Indians 9-2 and split a doubleheader Sunday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Detroit Tigers
9
Cleveland Indians
2
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DET | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| CLE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19/26 | @ Tampa Bay Rays | L 3-7 | MLB |
| 10/18/26 | vs Tampa Bay Rays | L 1-3 | MLB |
| 10/17/26 | vs Tampa Bay Rays | L 3-7 | MLB |
| 10/16/26 | vs Tampa Bay Rays | D 0-0 | MLB |
| 10/15/26 | vs Tampa Bay Rays | W 3-2 | MLB |
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Play by Play
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Foul Ball 9-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 9-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 9-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 9-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 9-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 9-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 9-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 9-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 9-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 9-2
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 9-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 9-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 9-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 9-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 9-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 9-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 9-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 9-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 9-2
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Play Result 9-2
Romine singled to center, Castellanos scored.
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Advancing On Play 9-2
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-2
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Play Result 8-2
J.D. Martinez doubled to left, Collins scored.
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Advancing On Play 8-2
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Foul Ball 7-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 7-2
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 7-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 7-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 7-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-2
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Play Result 7-2
Machado grounded into fielder's choice to second, V. Martínez scored, Avila out at second.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 7-2
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 6-2
Pitch 1: in play
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Play Result 6-2
Cabrera grounded into double play, shortstop to second to first, Romine scored, Collins out at second, Davis to third.
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Advancing On Force 6-2
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
Davis singled to center, Avila and Machado scored, Romine to second.
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Advancing On Force 5-2
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Advancing On Force 4-2
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 9-2
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 9-2
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Play Result 9-2
Ramírez grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 9-2
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 9-2
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 9-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 9-2
Ramírez batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 9-2
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Play Result 9-2
Martínez struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 9-2
Pitch 5: strike 3 (looking)
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Foul Ball 9-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 9-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 9-2
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 9-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 9-2
Martínez batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 9-2
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Play Result 9-2
Pérez grounded out to third.
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Ground Out 9-2
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 9-2
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 9-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 9-2
Pérez batting
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Play Result 9-2
Marte at first base.
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Start Inning 9-2
Bottom of the 9th inning
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End Inning 9-2
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 9-2
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Play Result 9-2
Romine lined out to left.
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Line Out 9-2
Pitch 8: in play
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Foul Ball 9-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 9-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 9-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Ball 9-2
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Foul Ball 9-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 9-2
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 9-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 9-2
Romine batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 9-2
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Play Result 9-2
J. Wilson struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 9-2
Pitch 3: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 9-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Swinging 9-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Head to Head
Injuries
Cleveland Indians
- Colin Holderman Out
- Kahlil Watson Out
- Andrew Walters Out
Detroit Tigers
- Jake Miller Out
- Will Vest Out
- Trey Sweeney Out
- Wenceel Perez Out
- Reese Olson Out
Lineups
ConfirmedCLE
Francisco LindorSS12
Mike AvilesSS12
Carlos Santana1B41
Ryan RaburnRF18
Chris JohnsonDH92
Jerry SandsLF98
Gio Urshela3B12
Roberto PerezC20
Michael MartinezCF13
Substitutes
Jose Ramirez2B11
Lonnie ChisenhallRF5
DET
Rajai DavisCF18
Tyler CollinsLF18
Miguel CabreraDH24
J.D. MartinezRF28
Victor Martinez1B41
Nick Castellanos3B21
Alex AvilaC6
Dixon MachadoSS49
Andrew RomineSS24
Substitutes
Jefry Marte1B19
Josh Wilson2B40
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