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The Detroit Tigers defeated the Colorado Rockies 11–8 on March 24 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in a spring training matchup that saw the visiting offense break through despite modest overall metrics. Detroit's lineup delivered 16 hits and 5 home runs while driving in 11 runs, exploiting Colorado's pitching struggles; the Rockies' staff surrendered 11 earned runs across the game with an inflated 6.54 ERA. The Tigers' pitching was more efficient, striking out 7 batters while allowing just 14 hits and 7 earned runs for a 4.38 ERA. Colorado managed 14 hits and 2 home runs with a respectable .858 OPS, but committed offensive miscues with only 1 walk against Detroit's more disciplined approach at the plate. The Rockies' inability to convert scoring opportunities and the Tigers' power advantage—particularly the five long balls—proved decisive in a game that exceeded the Vegas total line of 1. Detroit's offensive firepower will be a focal point as both teams continue spring training preparation.