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V-Mart’s slam jump-starts Tigers’ rally
- Updated: September 25, 2016
DETROIT — Victor Martinez hit his fifth career grand slam Sunday afternoon at Comerica Park to spur a slew of Tigers rallies against the Royals, though they ultimately lost, 12-9, and lost ground in the American League Wild Card race.
Detroit is 1 1/2 games behind Baltimore for the second AL Wild Card spot.
• Grand slams mean 40% off pizza
Martinez’s blast to right-center field came off Edinson Volquez to cut the Tigers’ deficit to 7-4 in the third inning. It was Martinez’s first slam since Aug. 20, 2014, and his fourth as a Tiger.
While Tigers pitchers continued to give up runs, the lineup continued to fight back to keep them in the game.
“It definitely helped. The dugout got real loud, …
