Overview
- Detroit won 11-6 on Saturday in a game that was called after 8 1/3 innings following a 40-minute rain delay.
- Kerry Carpenter, Zach McKinstry, and Matt Vierling each hit two-run homers, and Gleyber Torres added a solo shot to fuel the outburst.
- Jack Flaherty struggled with control for the Tigers, allowing five runs in four-plus innings with four walks and three hit batters.
- Cardinals starter Dustin May was tagged for seven runs on seven hits in 3 1/3 innings, putting St. Louis in an early hole.
- The win followed Friday's 4-0 home opener and secured the three-game set, and Detroit shifted plans when Justin Verlander went on the 15-day injured list as Keider Montero was recalled to start Sunday.