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The Tigers’ offensive explosion against the Marlins’ ace pitcher highlights the team’s resilience and ability to overcome early-season struggles.Today in Miami
The Detroit Tigers completed a three-game sweep of the Miami Marlins with an 8-2 victory on Sunday. Tarik Skubal outpitched Sandy Alcántara in a matchup of Cy Young Award winners, and the Tigers got home runs from Dillon Dingler, Kevin McGonigle, and Kerry Carpenter to power the win.
Why it matters
The Tigers have bounced back from a recent slump, winning three straight games to improve their record. The Marlins, meanwhile, have dropped to .500 with their seventh loss in 10 games, raising questions about their early-season performance.
The details
Skubal retired the first nine batters he faced and took a no-hit bid into the sixth inning before giving up a bloop single. He allowed just one run and two hits over 6 2/3 innings, striking out seven. Alcántara, the 2022 NL Cy Young Award winner, struggled, giving up seven runs and 10 hits in the loss. Dingler hit a three-run homer in the first inning, McGonigle hit his first career homer in the fifth, and Carpenter added a two-run shot in the sixth to power the Tigers’ offense.
The game was played on Sunday, April 12, 2026.The Tigers have won three straight games after a recent 9-of-11 losing stretch.
The players
Tarik Skubal
The Detroit Tigers starting pitcher, who outdueled Sandy Alcántara in the game.
Sandy Alcántara
The Miami Marlins starting pitcher, who is a two-time reigning AL Cy Young Award winner.
Dillon Dingler
The Detroit Tigers player who hit a three-run home run in the first inning.
Kevin McGonigle
The Detroit Tigers player who hit his first career home run in the fifth inning.
Kerry Carpenter
The Detroit Tigers player who hit a two-run home run in the sixth inning.
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What they’re saying
“We’ve been through a tough stretch, but the guys have really come together and are playing some great baseball right now.”
— A.J. Hinch, Detroit Tigers Manager
What’s next
The Marlins will look to bounce back when they open a series at the Atlanta Braves on Monday, while the Tigers will host the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday.
The takeaway
The Tigers’ three-game sweep of the Marlins showcases their ability to rebound from a slump and get key contributions from multiple players. Meanwhile, the Marlins’ struggles raise concerns about their early-season performance and their ability to compete in the NL East.