Tigers defeat Miami Marlins 6-1; Hinch gets 400th win as Detroit manager

Riley Greene hits three-run homer as Detroit tops Miami

Apr. 11, 2026 at 8:57pm

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The Detroit Tigers defeated the Miami Marlins 6-1 on Saturday, with rookie Riley Greene hitting a three-run homer and driving in four runs. Drew Anderson earned his first major league save, and the win was the 400th for Tigers manager A.J. Hinch.

Why it matters

The Tigers' victory over the Marlins continues their recent turnaround after a five-game losing streak, and the milestone win for manager Hinch highlights his success in leading the team's rebuilding efforts.

The details

Riley Greene had a three-run homer and four RBIs for the Tigers, while Drew Anderson recorded the final 3 1/3 innings for his first major league save. Detroit starter Casey Mize allowed one run over 5 2/3 innings. The Marlins committed two errors, raising their NL-high total to 15 in 15 games this season.

  • The game was played on Saturday, April 11, 2026.

The players

Riley Greene

A rookie outfielder for the Detroit Tigers who hit a three-run homer and drove in four runs in the game.

Drew Anderson

A Tigers pitcher who earned his first major league save by retiring the final 10 batters of the game.

A.J. Hinch

The manager of the Detroit Tigers, who earned his 400th career win as a manager in this game.

Casey Mize

The Tigers starting pitcher, who allowed one run over 5 2/3 innings to earn the win.

Agustín Ramírez

The Miami Marlins catcher who committed an error in the game.

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What they’re saying

“This was a big win for us to get back on track. Riley really came up big with that home run, and Drew did a great job closing it out.”

— A.J. Hinch, Tigers Manager

What’s next

The Tigers and Marlins will conclude their series on Sunday, with Detroit left-hander Tarik Skubal facing Miami right-hander Sandy Alcantara in a matchup of top pitchers.

The takeaway

The Tigers' victory over the Marlins, highlighted by the strong performances of young players like Riley Greene and Drew Anderson, as well as manager A.J. Hinch's milestone win, demonstrates the team's progress in rebuilding and competing in the AL Central.