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Three-homer 3rd inning helps power Tigers past Astros

Three-homer 3rd inning helps power Tigers past Astros
Posted at 5:45 PM, Feb 25, 2017
and last updated 2017-02-25 17:45:09-05

LAKELAND, Fla. (WXYZ) -- Andrew Romine, Ian Kinsler, and Victor Martinez homered in the third inning to lead the Tigers to an 11-4 spring training win over the Astros on Saturday.

Following the home runs in consecutive at-bats, Miguel Cabrera was hit by a pitch from Edison Frias, who was immediately ejected.

Starting pitcher Justin Verlander threw two scoreless innings, giving up a hit, striking out two and walking one. Blaine Hardy (1-0) took the win for Detroit.