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Victor Martinez to play final MLB game Saturday

Victor Martinez to play final MLB game Saturday
Posted at 5:03 PM, Sep 21, 2018
and last updated 2018-09-21 23:25:12-04

DETROIT (AP) -- Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez announced before Friday's game he will finish his 16-season career on Saturday against the Royals.

Martinez will sit out Sunday's series finale and accompany the team on its final road trip without playing.

"I feel like I owe it to the fans to have my final at-bats here," said Martinez, who will be honored in a pregame ceremony.