Martinez, Verlander lead streaking Tigers past Mets, 4-3 (Yahoo Sports)

Victor Martinez homered and Detroit ace Justin Verlander limited New York to four hits in six innings to help the Tigers beat the Mets 4-3 on Friday night for their ninth victory in their last 10 games. Verlander (12-6) allowed only two runs and struck out nine, but the Mets ran his pitch count up to 103 to force him out of the game. Three relievers finished, with Francisco Rodriguez pitching the ninth for his 31st save.