Tigers Look to Upset Marlins at Home

Detroit Hosts Miami in Sunday Matinee at Comerica Park

Apr. 11, 2026 at 11:09pm

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a baseball game in progress, with players and the field broken down into sharp, angular shapes and planes of color.A cubist interpretation of the upcoming Marlins-Tigers matchup captures the strategic complexity and competitive energy of the game.Today in Detroit

The Detroit Tigers (5-9) welcome the Miami Marlins (8-6) to Comerica Park on Sunday afternoon. The Marlins are favored at -196 on the moneyline, while the Tigers are +162 underdogs. Miami's Sandy Alcantara and Detroit's Tarik Skubal are the scheduled starting pitchers.

Why it matters

This interleague matchup features two teams heading in opposite directions early in the season. The Marlins have gotten off to a strong 8-6 start and are looking to continue their winning ways, while the Tigers are struggling at 5-9 and need a win to get back on track.

The details

The Marlins have been paced by a balanced offensive attack, ranking 6th in MLB with 4.8 runs per game. They've hit 10 home runs and have a .404 team slugging percentage. On the mound, Miami's pitching staff has a 3.48 team ERA, led by Alcantara's 3.59 ERA in his career. The Tigers, meanwhile, are hitting just .235 as a team and have a 4.00 staff ERA. Skubal has a 3.07 career ERA for Detroit.

  • The game is scheduled for Sunday, April 12, 2026.
  • First pitch is set for 1:10 PM local time in Detroit.

The players

Sandy Alcantara

The Marlins' starting pitcher, who has a 3.59 ERA and 949 strikeouts in his MLB career.

Tarik Skubal

The Tigers' starting pitcher, who has a 3.07 career ERA and 905 strikeouts in 783 innings.

Miami Marlins

The Marlins are an 8-6 team so far this season, led by a balanced offensive attack and a pitching staff with a 3.48 team ERA.

Detroit Tigers

The Tigers are struggling at 5-9 on the year, hitting just .235 as a team and with a 4.00 staff ERA.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“We need to find a way to get back on track at home this weekend against a tough Marlins team.”

— A.J. Hinch, Tigers Manager

What’s next

The Tigers and Marlins will wrap up their three-game series on Monday afternoon in Detroit.

The takeaway

This matchup pits a Marlins team off to a strong start against a struggling Tigers squad looking to turn things around at home. The outcome could provide an early indication of which direction these two teams are headed in the 2026 season.