Casey Mize opens with improved velocity but leaves a fastball up to Xavier Edwards, who doubles and scores on Owen Caissie’s single for an immediate 1-0 Miami edge. Janson Junk survives early traffic, holding Detroit to Colt Keith’s RBI two-bagger in the third. The turning point arrives in the fourth: Mize hangs a splitter and left-handed catcher Liam Hicks deposits it into the right-field seats for a two-run shot, pushing the Marlins ahead 3-1. Kerry Carpenter trims the deficit with a solo homer in the fifth, yet Junk exits after five with a 3-2 lead and the Marlins’ bullpen—Andrew Nardi, John King, and Pete Fairbanks—takes over. Tyler Holton keeps Detroit close until the eighth, when Edwards legs out an infield single, steals second, and scores on Caissie’s deep sac fly for vital insurance. Detroit plates a run in the bottom of the eighth on Riley Greene’s opposite-field single, but Fairbanks overpowers Spencer Torkelson with 98 mph heat to strand the tying run at third and then sets the side down in order in the ninth. Miami’s more balanced lineup and a crisper back-end bullpen performance snap their brief skid, while the injury-thinned Tigers offense again struggles to string together rallies. Final: Marlins 4, Tigers 3.

Probable Pitchers

J. Junk Marlins

3-5 4.80 ERA

43 K

C. Mize Tigers

2-2 2.27 ERA

35 K

Miami Marlins — Roster

Player	Pos	AVG	HR	RBI	OBP	SLG
Jakob Marsee	CF	.138	0	3	.250	.190
Xavier Edwards	2B	.357	1	6	.410	.536
Agustín Ramírez	C	.231	0	4	.333	.327
Liam Hicks	DH	.286	3	13	.354	.524
Otto Lopez	SS	.327	1	4	.386	.500
Owen Caissie	RF	.275	2	12	.348	.525
Connor Norby	1B	.231	1	3	.367	.410
Graham Pauley	3B	.161	0	4	.188	.290
Heriberto Hernández	LF	.143	0	5	.268	.200

Detroit Tigers — Roster

Player	Pos	AVG	HR	RBI	OBP	SLG
Kevin McGonigle	SS	.291	0	7	.381	.436
Wenceel Pérez	RF	.000	0	0	.000	.000
Colt Keith	3B	.354	0	4	.392	.500
Dillon Dingler	C	.250	2	8	.362	.425
Riley Greene	DH	.228	1	10	.323	.351
Kerry Carpenter	LF	.200	2	7	.302	.356
Spencer Torkelson	1B	.209	0	5	.382	.256
Zach McKinstry	2B	.176	1	5	.243	.294
Matt Vierling	CF	.143	1	3	.136	.333

Scoring Plays

▼ 1

Colt Keith doubles (7) on a line drive to left fielder Heriberto Hernández. Kevin McGonigle scores.

0-1

▼ 1

Riley Greene singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Owen Caissie. Colt Keith scores.

0-2

▼ 3

Riley Greene homers (1) on a fly ball to right center field. Kevin McGonigle scores. Dillon Dingler scores.

0-5

▲ 4

Connor Norby out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Wenceel Pérez. Liam Hicks scores. Otto Lopez to 3rd.

1-5

▼ 8

Spencer Torkelson singles on a fly ball to center fielder Jakob Marsee. Riley Greene scores.

1-6

Miami Marlins — Batting

Player	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OPS
Jakob MarseeCF	4	0	0	0	1	2	.138	.440
Xavier Edwards2B	4	0	0	0	0	0	.357	.946
Agustín RamírezC	4	0	1	0	0	1	.231	.660
Liam HicksDH	4	1	1	0	0	0	.286	.878
Otto LopezSS	4	0	2	0	0	0	.327	.886
Owen CaissieRF	4	0	0	0	0	2	.275	.873
Connor Norby1B	3	0	1	1	0	1	.231	.777
Graham Pauley3B	3	0	0	0	1	0	.161	.478
Heriberto HernándezLF	3	0	1	0	1	1	.143	.468
Totals	33	1	6	1	3	7

BATTING

2B: Lopez, O 2 (4, Mize, Mize); Norby (4, Mize).

TB: Hernández, H; Hicks, L; Lopez, O 4; Norby 2; Ramírez.

RBI: Norby (3).

Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Pauley 4; Marsee; Ramírez 2.

SF: Norby.

Team RISP: 0-for-10.

Team LOB: 9.

BASERUNNING

SB: Hernández, H (2, 2nd base off Mize/Dingler).

FIELDING

E: Ramírez (2, catcher interference); Norby (2, dropped foul).

DP: (Lopez, O-Norby).

Detroit Tigers — Batting

Player	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K	HR	AVG	OPS
Kevin McGonigleSS	3	2	1	0	1	0	0	.291	.817
Wenceel PérezRF	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000
Colt Keith3B	4	1	1	1	0	2	0	.354	.892
Dillon DinglerC	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	.250	.787
Riley GreeneDH	3	2	2	4	1	0	1	.228	.674
Kerry CarpenterLF	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	.200	.658
Spencer Torkelson1B	2	0	1	1	2	1	0	.209	.638
Zach McKinstry2B	4	0	0	0	0	1	0	.176	.537
Matt VierlingCF	3	0	0	0	0	2	0	.143	.469
Totals	29	6	6	6	4	6	1

BATTING

2B: McGonigle (6, Junk); Keith (7, Junk); Carpenter (1, Junk).

HR: Greene, R (1, 3rd inning off Junk, 2 on, 2 out).

TB: Carpenter 2; Greene, R 5; Keith 2; McGonigle 2; Torkelson.

RBI: Greene, R 4 (10); Keith (4); Torkelson (5).

2-out RBI: Greene, R 4; Torkelson.

Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Torkelson; Vierling.

GIDP: McKinstry.

Team RISP: 4-for-9.

Team LOB: 5.

BASERUNNING

SB: Greene, R (1, 2nd base off Bender/Ramírez).

FIELDING

E: McGonigle (2, throw).

Miami Marlins — Pitching

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	PC-ST	ERA
Janson Junk(L, 0-2)	5.0	5	5	4	2	4	1	99-64	4.32
John King	1.0	0	0	0	1	2	0	20-10	0.00
Michael Petersen	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	8-6	4.50
Anthony Bender	1.0	1	1	1	1	0	0	18-12	7.50

Detroit Tigers — Pitching

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	PC-ST	ERA
Casey Mize(W, 1-1)	5.2	6	1	1	1	5	0	74-48	3.94
Drew Anderson(S, 1)	3.1	0	0	0	2	2	0	61-39	4.66

Game Info

Umpires: Home Plate: Malachi Moore; First Base: Mike Estabrook; Second Base: Willie Traynor; Third Base: Lance Barrett

Venue: Comerica Park, Detroit

Weather: 52°F, Sunny

Wind: 5 mph, In From LF

Miami Marlins — News

Hernandez: 2 HR, 3 RBI in Marlins win over Nationals

Hernandez's two-homer night snapped Miami's 4-game skid and gave the Marlins their first win in five games at home (18-15). Washington's pitching has given up 330 runs this season (worst in NL East), making their 31-30 record surprisingly resilient given the 0.508 win% profile.

Miami Marlins

Washington Nationals

Marlins Select Brzykcy and Zuber From Triple-A

Miami adds depth arms to a rotation struggling with durability (Junk 4.80 ERA, 3-5 record; Alcantara 4.66 ERA) while sitting 26-34 and 0-8 in road games over their last five contests.

Miami Marlins

Marlins select Zach Brzykcy

Brzykcy enters a Miami rotation currently anchored by Meyer (2.97 ERA, 5-0) but relying heavily on Alcantara (4.66 ERA) and Junk (4.80 ERA, 3-5). The move addresses rotation depth as Miami sits 26-33 with a -20 run differential.

Miami Marlins

Janson Junk: Not starting, could hit IL

Junk (4.80 ERA, 3-5) exits Miami's rotation Sunday against NYM; with Eury Pérez already sidelined (gracilis strain), the Marlins face depth concerns in an already fragile staff. MIA's rotation would lean heavily on remaining starters if Junk lands on IL.

Janson Junk

Eury Pérez

Miami Marlins

Eury Pérez to miss eight weeks with gracilis strain

Pérez's 4.60 ERA and 3-6 record made him vulnerable in Miami's rotation, but his 10.34 K/9 over 62.2 IP leaves the Marlins thinner behind Max Meyer (2.52 ERA, 5-0). Josh Ekness (1.69 ERA, limited sample) inherits a fourth-starter role in a rotation already anchored by Meyer and Alcántara (4.66 ERA, 3-4).

Max Meyer

Eury Pérez

Josh Ekness

Miami Marlins

Detroit Tigers — News

Dontrelle Willis suggests Brewers should acquire Tigers' Tarik Skubal

Skubal's 2.70 ERA and 0.95 WHIP rank among Detroit's best, but the Tigers' 23-38 record and -38 run differential make him a likely trade candidate—though Milwaukee's rotation (led by Harrison at 1.57 ERA) already owns a +88 run differential in first place.

Tarik Skubal

Milwaukee Brewers

Detroit Tigers

Riley Greene: 3-for-4 with HR, 3 RBI in Tigers win

Greene's 4-hit performance raises his season line to .301/.359/.426 with a .359 xwOBA, but the Tigers remain 22-37 and face Matz (4.67 ERA) tonight in a matchup where run prevention matters more than offensive bursts.

Riley Greene

Detroit Tigers

Ty Madden activated Monday to start vs. Rays

Madden returns to a Tigers rotation anchored by Valdez (4.39 ERA, 1.32 WHIP) as Detroit sits 22-37 with a -38 run differential and faces Tampa Bay's league-leading offense (0.636 win%, +16 run diff). Without current season stats for Madden, his impact on Detroit's below-average rotation depth remains unclear, but the activation addresses a critical shortage on a struggling staff.

Ty Madden

Tampa Bay Rays

Detroit Tigers

Tigers Activate Kerry Carpenter From 10-Day IL

Carpenter returns with a .216 AVG and .301 xwOBA across 32 games—well below replacement level—to a Tigers team that's 2-8 in their last 10 and -38 in run differential. Detroit's lineup depth issues are evident when a sub-replacement hitter becomes a fourth-place option.

Kerry Carpenter

Detroit Tigers

Ken Rosenthal: Tigers 'Trending' Toward Trading Tarik Skubal Ahead Of Deadline

Skubal is Detroit's only above-average starter (2.70 ERA, 9.35 K/9, 0.95 WHIP) on a 22-36 team with a -32 run differential; trading him signals full teardown despite his control profile and pending free agency. Moving an ace mid-season typically fetches 2+ prospects but limits Detroit's competitive window further.

Tarik Skubal

Detroit Tigers