Detroit Tigers routs Miami Marlins 8-2
Game Summary
Detroit Tigers topped Miami Marlins 8-2. A comfortable 6-run margin reflected Detroit Tigers's steady command of the game.
The turning point came in the bottom of the 1st. Detroit Tigers pushed across 3 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Otto Lopez led Miami Marlins's offense, going 1-for-3, 1 HR, 2 RBI. Miami Marlins reliever Tyler Phillips threw 2.0 IP, 1 ER, 2 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Dillon Dingler led Detroit Tigers's offense, going 1-for-4, 1 HR, 3 RBI. Detroit Tigers reliever Kyle Finnegan threw 1.1 IP, 0 ER, 0 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Miami Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara: 6.0 IP, 10 H, 7 ER, 4 K, 2 BB (100 pitches). 3 HR allowed is a troubling rate of long-ball damage. Bullpen: 2.0 IP, 1 ER, 2 K (ERA 4.50).
Detroit Tigers starter Tarik Skubal: 6.2 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 7 K, 2 BB (96 pitches). Quality start. K/IP of 1.05 reflects dominant strikeout stuff. Bullpen: 2.3 IP, 1 ER, 1 K (ERA 3.86).
Hitting Analysis
Miami Marlins: 6 H, 2 RBI (team AVG 0.214). Includes 1 HR.
Multi-hit games: Austin Slater (2-for-3).
Detroit Tigers: 12 H, 7 RBI (team AVG 0.333). 3 extra-base hits (3 HR) — impressive power display.
Multi-hit games: Kevin McGonigle (3-for-4, 1 HR), Riley Greene (2-for-3).