LAKELAND, Fla. – Tim Tebow hit a two-run homer for the Mets off Alex Wilson Tuesday afternoon. The former Heisman Trophy winner was 9 for 60 — all singles — in previous spring training games entering this year.

The Tigers beat the Mets 9-6.

Michael Wacha allowed one hit and two walks over two scoreless innings in his first Mets appearance.

Miguel Cabrera hit a three-run homer for Detroit. Starter Spencer Turnbull struck out four of six batters, and Wilson retired just one batter while giving up two home runs, four runs and a walk.

In other games, the Rockies knocked off the Cubs 12-4. Cubs starter Jon Lester gave up three earned runs on three hits and two walks in an inning of work in his spring debut.

Freddy Peralta struck out two and allowed one hit over two innings starting for Milwaukee in a 2-1 loss to the Mariners.