SPORTS

Tigers 11, Astros 4, exhibition

From left, Tigers bullpen coach Mick Billmeyer, pitching coach Rich Dubee and catcher James McCann head to the dugout for the game with the Houston Astros in spring training at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla. on Feb. 25, 2017. Tigers win 11-4.
From left, Tigers bullpen coach Mick Billmeyer, pitching coach Rich Dubee and catcher James McCann head to the dugout for the game with the Houston Astros in spring training at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla. on Feb. 25, 2017. Tigers win 11-4.
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Former University of Michigan and Western Kentucky University football coach Jack Harbaugh acknowledges the crowd before he throws out the ceremonial first pitch.
Former University of Michigan and Western Kentucky University football coach Jack Harbaugh acknowledges the crowd before he throws out the ceremonial first pitch.
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Tigers' Mikie Mahtook, Justin Upton (8) and Ian Kinsler (3) take the field.
Tigers' Mikie Mahtook, Justin Upton (8) and Ian Kinsler (3) take the field.
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Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander works in the first inning of the game with the Houston Astros in spring training at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla. on Feb. 25, 2017.
Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander works in the first inning of the game with the Houston Astros in spring training at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla. on Feb. 25, 2017.
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Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander works in the first inning.
Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander works in the first inning.
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Tigers' Andrew Romine hits a home run in the third inning.
Tigers' Andrew Romine hits a home run in the third inning.
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Tigers' Andrew Romine hits a home run in the third inning to make it 2-0 Tigers.
Tigers' Andrew Romine hits a home run in the third inning to make it 2-0 Tigers.
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Tigers' Andrew Romine high-fives third base coach Dave Clark after Romine's solo home run in the third inning made it 2-0 Tigers.
Tigers' Andrew Romine high-fives third base coach Dave Clark after Romine's solo home run in the third inning made it 2-0 Tigers.
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Tigers' Ian Kinsler hits a solo home run in the third inning, back-to-back after Andrew Romine's homer.
Tigers' Ian Kinsler hits a solo home run in the third inning, back-to-back after Andrew Romine's homer.
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Tigers' Ian Kinsler runs on his solo home run in the third inning.
Tigers' Ian Kinsler runs on his solo home run in the third inning.
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Tigers first base coach Omar Infante high fives Ian Kinsler while he rounds the bases on his solo home run in the third inning to make it 3-0 Tigers.
Tigers first base coach Omar Infante high fives Ian Kinsler while he rounds the bases on his solo home run in the third inning to make it 3-0 Tigers.
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Tigers' Miguel Cabrera, left, congratulates Ian Kinsler after Kinsler's solo home run in the third inning.
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera, left, congratulates Ian Kinsler after Kinsler's solo home run in the third inning.
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Tigers bullpen coach Mick Billmeyer, left, congratulates Ian Kinsler after his solo home run in the third inning.
Tigers bullpen coach Mick Billmeyer, left, congratulates Ian Kinsler after his solo home run in the third inning.
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Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez hits a solo home run in the third inning, to make it three in a row for Tigers hitters.
Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez hits a solo home run in the third inning, to make it three in a row for Tigers hitters.
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Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez hits a solo home run in the third inning, to make it three in a row for Tigers hitters.
Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez hits a solo home run in the third inning, to make it three in a row for Tigers hitters.
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Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez looks upward after his solo home run makes it 4-0 Tigers.
Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez looks upward after his solo home run makes it 4-0 Tigers.
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Tigers' Miguel Cabrera gets up after being hit by a pitch in the third inning.
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera gets up after being hit by a pitch in the third inning.
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Tigers' Miguel Cabrera, right, after being hit by a pitch in the third inning while Astros manager A.J. Hinch talks with home plate umpire Hunter Wendelstedt.
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera, right, after being hit by a pitch in the third inning while Astros manager A.J. Hinch talks with home plate umpire Hunter Wendelstedt.
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Tigers manager Brad Ausmus, left, with Miguel Cabrera heading to first base after being hit by a pitch in the third inning Saturday.
Tigers manager Brad Ausmus, left, with Miguel Cabrera heading to first base after being hit by a pitch in the third inning Saturday.
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Tigers Miguel Cabrera looks at his arm with first base coach Omar Vizquel, left, after Cabrera was hit by a pitch by Houston's Edison Frias (67) in the third inning.
Tigers Miguel Cabrera looks at his arm with first base coach Omar Vizquel, left, after Cabrera was hit by a pitch by Houston's Edison Frias (67) in the third inning.
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Tigers' Mikie Mahtook waits for a new Houston pitcher to warm up after Edison Frais is ejected in the third inning.
Tigers' Mikie Mahtook waits for a new Houston pitcher to warm up after Edison Frais is ejected in the third inning.
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The fans along the first base line had a little extra entertainment with this little gecko climbing up the protective netting.
The fans along the first base line had a little extra entertainment with this little gecko climbing up the protective netting.
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Tigers manager Brad Aumsus in the fourth inning.
Tigers manager Brad Aumsus in the fourth inning.
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Tigers non-roster pitcher A.J. Achter works in the fourth inning.
Tigers non-roster pitcher A.J. Achter works in the fourth inning.
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Houston's Norichika Aoki strikes out swinging to end the top of the fourth inning.
Houston's Norichika Aoki strikes out swinging to end the top of the fourth inning.
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Tigers non-roster pitcher William Cuevas works in the fifth inning.
Tigers non-roster pitcher William Cuevas works in the fifth inning.
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People enjoy the sunshine on the grass berm beyond the outfield.
People enjoy the sunshine on the grass berm beyond the outfield.
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Tigers non-roster pitcher William Cuevas works in the fifth inning.
Tigers non-roster pitcher William Cuevas works in the fifth inning.
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Tigers non-roster outfielder Juan Perez catches a long fly ball for the third out in the fifth inning.
Tigers non-roster outfielder Juan Perez catches a long fly ball for the third out in the fifth inning.
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Tigers' Justin Upton doubles in the fifth inning.
Tigers' Justin Upton doubles in the fifth inning.
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Tigers non-roster Jason Krizan (73) is safe at home on this play with Astros catcher Max Stassi in the fifth inning.
Tigers non-roster Jason Krizan (73) is safe at home on this play with Astros catcher Max Stassi in the fifth inning.
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Tigers pitcher Mark Lowe works in the sixth inning.
Tigers pitcher Mark Lowe works in the sixth inning.
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Tigers pitcher Mark Lowe works in the sixth inning.
Tigers pitcher Mark Lowe works in the sixth inning.
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Tigers non-roster invitee Alex Presley singles in the seventh inning and three runs score, including Presley, on a fielding error.
Tigers non-roster invitee Alex Presley singles in the seventh inning and three runs score, including Presley, on a fielding error.
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Tigers non-roster invitee Grayson Greiner, left, and JaCoby Jones signal to Alex Presley, not shown, to slide at home plate on his single with a fielding error in the seventh inning.
Tigers non-roster invitee Grayson Greiner, left, and JaCoby Jones signal to Alex Presley, not shown, to slide at home plate on his single with a fielding error in the seventh inning.
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After they both score, Tigers non-roster invitee Grayson Greiner, left, and JaCoby Jones congratulate Alex Presley after he scores on his single with a fielding error in the seventh inning.
After they both score, Tigers non-roster invitee Grayson Greiner, left, and JaCoby Jones congratulate Alex Presley after he scores on his single with a fielding error in the seventh inning.
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Tigers pitcher Shane Greene looks in for the sign in the eighth inning.
Tigers pitcher Shane Greene looks in for the sign in the eighth inning.
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Tigers second baseman Ian Kinsler signs a bat for Cael Katafiasz, 11, of Toledo after batting practice. Katafiasz is attending his first spring training and says, "It's really been fun."
Tigers second baseman Ian Kinsler signs a bat for Cael Katafiasz, 11, of Toledo after batting practice. Katafiasz is attending his first spring training and says, "It's really been fun."
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The bat that Cael Katafiasz, 11, of Toledo has gotten signed after batting practice. Katafiasz is attending his first spring training and says, "It's really been fun."
The bat that Cael Katafiasz, 11, of Toledo has gotten signed after batting practice. Katafiasz is attending his first spring training and says, "It's really been fun."
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