Tigers Swept After 1-0 Loss to Diamondbacks

Zac Gallen outduels Tarik Skubal as Arizona completes series sweep

Apr. 2, 2026 at 2:30pm

The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Detroit Tigers 1-0 on Wednesday, completing a three-game series sweep. Zac Gallen outpitched Tarik Skubal, allowing just four hits over six innings. Corbin Carroll's first-inning home run provided the only run of the game, as the Diamondbacks' bullpen closed out the victory.

Why it matters

The Tigers' struggles continue as they were swept by the Diamondbacks, falling to 0-3 on the young season. Gallen's dominant outing highlighted the Diamondbacks' strong pitching, while the Tigers' offense remains stagnant, scoring just one run in the series.

The details

Zac Gallen outdueled two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal, allowing four hits and striking out two in six innings. Corbin Carroll's first-inning solo home run provided the only run of the game. Jonathan Loáisiga recorded the save for the Diamondbacks.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, April 2, 2026.
  • Corbin Carroll's home run came in the first inning.

The players

Zac Gallen

The Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher who outdueled Tarik Skubal.

Tarik Skubal

The Detroit Tigers starting pitcher who was outmatched by Zac Gallen.

Corbin Carroll

The Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder who hit the game-winning home run in the first inning.

Jonathan Loáisiga

The Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher who recorded the save.

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The takeaway

The Diamondbacks' dominant pitching performance and the Tigers' continued offensive struggles highlight the challenges Detroit faces in the early part of the season.