MLB Final Intelligence
St. Louis Cardinals vs Detroit Tigers — Recap
April 4, 2026 · Comerica Park · View Preview
Game Recap
The Detroit Tigers’ potent offense ultimately outmuscled the St. Louis Cardinals, securing an 11-6 victory. Detroit’s consistent scoring throughout the game proved too much for the Cardinals, even as St. Louis threatened with a significant five-run rally in the middle innings.
The Tigers established an early lead, chipping away at the scoreboard before the Cardinals mounted their offensive surge. St. Louis then exploded for five runs in the fifth inning, a decisive frame highlighted by Jordan Walker’s exceptional performance at the plate. However, the Tigers never fully relented, continuing to add to their tally and preventing the Cardinals from seizing control.
While the Cardinals' five-run fifth inning, spearheaded by Jordan Walker's three hits, including a home run, and five runs batted in, was an impressive display of individual prowess, it was not enough to shift the game's momentum permanently. Detroit starter Jack Flaherty gave up five earned runs over four innings of work, yet the Tigers’ robust scoring ensured he remained in line for the win. The decisive factor was the Tigers' collective and relentless offensive output, which consistently countered St. Louis's efforts.
The Tigers' ability to maintain their scoring pace and negate St. Louis’s biggest threat cemented their victory, demonstrating a broader offensive attack that outmatched the Cardinals. The Detroit Tigers now stand at 61-64 on the season, while the St. Louis Cardinals fall to 64-62.
Player of the Game
Turning Point
The game turned in the 5th inning, when the St. Louis Cardinals scored 5 runs.
Pitching
| Pitcher | Team | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Flaherty |
|
4.0 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 7.56 |
| Dustin May L |
|
3.1 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 15.95 |
| Matt Svanson |
|
2.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11.81 |
| Justin Bruihl |
|
1.1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5.06 |
| Brant Hurter W |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2.25 |
| Drew Anderson |
|
1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10.80 |
| Tyler Holton |
|
1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Will Vest |
|
1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.75 |
| Chris Roycroft |
|
1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12.27 |
| Kenley Jansen |
|
0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5.40 |
Batting
| Batter | Team | AB | H | HR | RBI | R | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Walker |
|
4 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach McKinstry |
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Gleyber Torres |
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Colt Keith |
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Parker Meadows |
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Kerry Carpenter |
|
4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Matt Vierling |
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alec Burleson |
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Kevin McGonigle |
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Spencer Torkelson |
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Ivan Herrera |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| JJ Wetherholt |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
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