Tigers have to thank goodness – and the Avila clan – for the contributions of J.D. Martinez – Macomb Daily
Tigers' J.D. Martinez, right, is congratulated by Alex Avila (13) after scoring in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park in Detroit Monday Sept.
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Tigers' J.D. Martinez, right, is congratulated by Alex Avila (13) after scoring in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park in Detroit Monday Sept.
Tigers' J.D. Martinez, right, is congratulated by Alex Avila (13) after scoring in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park in Detroit Monday Sept.
Tigers' J.D. Martinez, right, is congratulated by Alex Avila (13) after scoring in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park in Detroit Monday Sept.
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