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The Detroit Tigers blanked the St. Louis Cardinals 4–0 on April 3 at Comerica Park in a pitching-dominated matchup that saw both offenses struggle early in the season. Detroit's starter was efficient despite allowing 5 hits, striking out 9 while posting a 3.20 ERA and surrendering no earned runs across his outing. The Tigers managed just 10 hits with a .629 OPS but capitalized on their opportunities, scoring all 4 runs on 1 home run and 4 RBIs. St. Louis was held scoreless, mustering only 5 hits and striking out 9 times while managing a .625 OPS—nearly identical offensive futility to Detroit's output, yet without the run production. Both lineups displayed early-season rust, with the Cardinals' pitcher allowing all 10 Detroit hits while posting a 4.29 ERA. The shutout underscores Detroit's pitching depth and suggests the Tigers' rotation may be a strength despite modest offensive numbers through the first week of the season.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| DET | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 1 |
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Players who scored
Gleyber TorresRiley GreeneDillon DinglerParker Meadows
