Tigers Seek Home Comforts Against Marlins After Rough Road Trip

Detroit looks to end 5-game skid as it opens 3-game series against Miami

Apr. 10, 2026 at 11:22am

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a baseball game between the Detroit Tigers and Miami Marlins, with sharp, overlapping planes of vibrant colors representing the teams' uniforms and the intensity of the matchup.A cubist interpretation of the upcoming Tigers-Marlins series, capturing the dynamic energy and competitive spirit of two teams seeking to gain ground in the early MLB season.Minneapolis Today

The struggling Detroit Tigers, who have lost 9 of their first 13 games, will return home to face the Miami Marlins in a 3-game series after being swept in a 4-game set by the Minnesota Twins on the road. The Tigers hope to turn things around at home, where they have played just 3 games so far this season. Meanwhile, the Marlins have started the season 8-5 but have played only 3 road games.

Why it matters

The Tigers' poor start has them in last place in the AL Central, and they'll need to start winning at home to get back into contention. The Marlins have been one of the surprises early in the season and will look to continue their strong play against a struggling Tigers team.

The details

The Tigers were swept by the Twins, scoring just 1 run in the series finale on Thursday. They had just 5 hits in the game and went 0-for-11 with runners in scoring position. Detroit also may have lost center fielder Parker Meadows to injury after he collided with left fielder Riley Greene. The Marlins, meanwhile, split a 4-game series with the Reds, winning the last 2 games. Javier Sanoja had 3 hits and 2 RBIs in the finale, continuing his strong start to the season.

  • The Tigers have played just 3 home games so far this season.
  • The Tigers were swept in a 4-game series by the Twins, losing the finale on Thursday.
  • The Marlins split a 4-game series with the Reds, winning the last 2 games on Thursday.

The players

Jake Rogers

Detroit Tigers catcher who said the team is "ticked" after being swept by the Twins.

Parker Meadows

Detroit Tigers center fielder who was hospitalized overnight after colliding with teammate Riley Greene.

Javier Sanoja

Miami Marlins infielder batting .406 with 7 RBIs, who helped Venezuela defeat the US in the World Baseball Classic.

Chris Paddack

Miami Marlins right-handed pitcher starting the series opener against the Tigers.

Keider Montero

Detroit Tigers right-handed pitcher starting the series opener against the Marlins.

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What they’re saying

“It is early, but guys are (ticked). We don't want to lose. To come here to Minnesota and not get any (wins) and get swept is a punch in the mouth. I hope we go home and turn the page. We keep it light in this locker room, but the guys are down right now. We're going to learn from it and hopefully go to Detroit and put the gas on the pedal.”

— Jake Rogers, Detroit Tigers catcher

“That was an ugly, scary one, and there's a lot of concern for him. When we got out there, it looked like he had bit his lip or inside his mouth, so there was some blood, and he was pretty out of it. Obviously we're going to get him checked out for everything, but this one worries me.”

— A.J. Hinch, Detroit Tigers manager

“The environment is so hot, amazing. It's Caribbean baseball. You have to play the highest level of baseball, I believe. So that's what we need to continue being ourselves, play some Caribbean baseball … and I think we're going to be in a good spot.”

— Javier Sanoja, Miami Marlins infielder

What’s next

The Tigers will need to get healthy and find their offense at home in order to turn their season around. The Marlins will look to continue their strong start and take advantage of the struggling Tigers.

The takeaway

This series represents an important opportunity for the Tigers to get back on track at home after a rough road trip, while the Marlins aim to maintain their early-season momentum against a division rival struggling to find its footing.