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August 13, 2026
Absent from lineup
Martinez is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest in Detroit.
Analysis
Martinez picked up four hits in the first two games of the series, but he'll grab a seat in Thursday's finale. Jo Adell is in left field and batting fifth for the Guardians.
August 13, 2026
Three hits in win
Martinez went 3-for-5 with two doubles, an RBI, and a run scored in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Tigers.
Analysis
Martinez has now forged a seven-game hitting streak while making a case for more playing time in the Guardians' outfield. He's posted a .393 batting average and 10 RBI over 30 plate appearances during that span. Wednesday's game marked the 24-year-old's first three-hit effort since May 2.
August 8, 2026
Records season-high six RBI
Martinez went 2-for-5 with a grand slam, six total RBI, a run scored and a strikeout during Friday's 8-2 win over the White Sox.
Analysis
Martinez got the scoring started in the first inning with a two-run single, giving Cleveland a 2-0 lead. The 24-year-old then stepped to the plate in the fifth inning and blasted a grand slam. Martinez logged a season-high six RBI, breaking his previous record of four, which he accomplished twice earlier this season. He has slashed .231/.266/.424 with a career-high 12 home runs, 42 RBI, nine steals and 31 runs scored in 284 plate appearances.