Tigers outfielder J.D. Martinez got it done in the field and at the plate in last night’s win over the Orioles, robbing Chris Davis of a home run in the third inning before taking Ubaldo Jimenez deep in the fifth. Check it out below:
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According to ESPN Stats & Info, Martinez is the fourth player this season to take away a home run and hit a home run in the same game. Mike Trout, Mookie Betts, and Seth Smith are the others. And as for Chris Davis, he’s had three home runs taken away from him this month alone.
Martinez is now up to 26 home runs on the season, which ties Albert Pujols for second in the American League. Mike Trout, who hit a walk-off blast last night against the Red Sox, leads the way with 27 homers.
