SPORTS

Tigers 9, Mets 8

The Detroit News
Detroit Tigers catcher John Hicks (55) congratulates relief pitcher Shane Greene (61) after they defeat the New York Mets, 9-8, in New York, Friday night, May 24, 2019.
Detroit Tigers catcher John Hicks (55) congratulates relief pitcher Shane Greene (61) after they defeat the New York Mets, 9-8, in New York, Friday night, May 24, 2019.
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New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard delivers during the first inning.
New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard delivers during the first inning.
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Detroit Tigers' Niko Goodrum (28) slides into second base beneath New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario on a stolen base during the first inning of their game, Friday, May 24, 2019.
Detroit Tigers' Niko Goodrum (28) slides into second base beneath New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario on a stolen base during the first inning of their game, Friday, May 24, 2019.
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Detroit Tigers' Niko Goodrum (28) slides into second beneath New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario on a stolen base during the first inning.
Detroit Tigers' Niko Goodrum (28) slides into second beneath New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario on a stolen base during the first inning.
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Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Gregory Soto delivers during the first inning.
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Gregory Soto delivers during the first inning.
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Detroit Tigers' JaCoby Jones (21) runs on his second-inning, two-run home run.
Detroit Tigers' JaCoby Jones (21) runs on his second-inning, two-run home run.
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Detroit Tigers' Niko Goodrum breaks his bat on a pitch from New York Mets' Noah Syndergaard during the second inning.
Detroit Tigers' Niko Goodrum breaks his bat on a pitch from New York Mets' Noah Syndergaard during the second inning.
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Detroit Tigers' Nicholas Castellanos (9) safely reaches first as the ball pops out of the glove of New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20).
Detroit Tigers' Nicholas Castellanos (9) safely reaches first as the ball pops out of the glove of New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20).
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New York Mets' Adeiny Hechavarria hits a three-run, home run during the fourth inning.
New York Mets' Adeiny Hechavarria hits a three-run, home run during the fourth inning.
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New York Mets' Adeiny Hechavarria (11) flips his bat after hitting a three-run home run during the fourth inning.
New York Mets' Adeiny Hechavarria (11) flips his bat after hitting a three-run home run during the fourth inning.
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Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Gregory Soto, foreground, reacts after allowing a three-run, home run to New York Mets' Adeiny Hechavarria, background left, during the fourth inning.
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Gregory Soto, foreground, reacts after allowing a three-run, home run to New York Mets' Adeiny Hechavarria, background left, during the fourth inning.
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New York Mets on-deck batter Noah Syndergaard (34) greets teammate Adeiny Hechavarria (11) after Hechavarria hit a fourth-inning, three-run home run.
New York Mets on-deck batter Noah Syndergaard (34) greets teammate Adeiny Hechavarria (11) after Hechavarria hit a fourth-inning, three-run home run.
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Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Gregory Soto winds up during the fourth inning.
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Gregory Soto winds up during the fourth inning.
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Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Gregory Soto, foreground, reacts as Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire comes to pull him from the mound during the fourth inning.
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Gregory Soto, foreground, reacts as Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire comes to pull him from the mound during the fourth inning.
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Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera runs on his fifth-inning, solo home run.
Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera runs on his fifth-inning, solo home run.
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New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (34) stands on the mound as Detroit Tigers Miguel Cabrera, back right, runs the bases after hitting a fifth-inning, solo home run.
New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (34) stands on the mound as Detroit Tigers Miguel Cabrera, back right, runs the bases after hitting a fifth-inning, solo home run.
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New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (34) leaves the mound after manager Mickey Callaway, second from left, replaced him during the sixth inning.
New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (34) leaves the mound after manager Mickey Callaway, second from left, replaced him during the sixth inning.
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JaCoby Jones went into Sunday riding an eight-game hitting streak — .433/.485/.700, with an OPS of 1.185.
JaCoby Jones went into Sunday riding an eight-game hitting streak — .433/.485/.700, with an OPS of 1.185.
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Detroit Tigers' JaCoby Jones (21) slides into second base on a two-run double as the ball gets away from New York Mets shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria (11) during the seventh inning.
Detroit Tigers' JaCoby Jones (21) slides into second base on a two-run double as the ball gets away from New York Mets shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria (11) during the seventh inning.
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Detroit Tigers on-deck batter Niko Goodrum (28) greets teammate JaCoby Jones (21) after Jones scored on Brandon Dixon's pinch-hit RBI-single during the seventh inning.
Detroit Tigers on-deck batter Niko Goodrum (28) greets teammate JaCoby Jones (21) after Jones scored on Brandon Dixon's pinch-hit RBI-single during the seventh inning.
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New York Mets center fielder Carlos Gomez climbs the wall to rob Detroit Tigers' Christin Stewart of a home run.
New York Mets center fielder Carlos Gomez climbs the wall to rob Detroit Tigers' Christin Stewart of a home run.
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Detroit Tigers left fielder Christin Stewart (14), center fielder JaCoby Jones, center, and fielder Nicholas Castellanos (9) bow to each other after they defeat the New York Mets.
Detroit Tigers left fielder Christin Stewart (14), center fielder JaCoby Jones, center, and fielder Nicholas Castellanos (9) bow to each other after they defeat the New York Mets.
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