Tigers 2, Marlins 0: Keider Montero makes a case for staying in the majors

DETROIT, MI - APRIL 10: Detroit Tigers center fielder Javier Báez (28) rounds the bases after hitting a homer during a regular season MLB game between the Miami Marlins and the Detroit Tigers on April 10, 2026, at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Joseph Weiser/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Tigers certainly had to be happy to get out of Minnesota after a brutal series against the Twins. They were welcomed back to Detroit with similarly chilly temperatures, and also facing off against an old friend.

To open their weekend series against the Marlins, they were squaring off against Chris Paddack, who had a brief stint with the Tigers last season. He was up against Keider Montero, eager to prove himself after a rough first game of the season. The Tigers were also down one Parker Meadows, who headed to the IL, while Wenceel Perez was called up for the interim.

With one out in the top of the first, Xavier Edwards laced a triple to right, but despite getting a runner on third that early, the Marlins couldn’t convert the run. The home half started with a classic Pitch Com delay before getting underway. Kevin McGonigle won an ABS challenge, then right afterwards singled.

With one out, a wild pitch allowed McGonigle to advance to second. Two outs followed, though, leaving McGonigle stranded. Brief pause here to point out how visually confusing it is for the Tigers to be wearing solid orange while playing the Marlins.