Kerry Carpenter blasted a three-run homer and the host Detroit Tigers salvaged the finale of a three-game series with a 6-2 win over the New York Mets on Wednesday afternoon.

Riley Greene supplied a two-run single, while Colt Keith had two hits and scored twice for Detroit (81-60). Starting pitcher Casey Mize (13-4) gave up one run and five hits in five innings.

Mets starter Clay Holmes (11-7) allowed three runs (two earned) and five hits in 4 2/3 innings. Pete Alonso had three hits and an RBI, while Mark Vientos drove in the other run for New York (75-65)

The Tigers scored a run in the second, but it could have been more. Spencer Torkelson drew a leadoff walk but was thrown out trying to advance on Wenceel Perez's flyout. Zach McKinstry then hit a single and Javier Baez reached on catc

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