Tigers Daily Report
March 31, 2026
Executive Summary
The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Detroit Tigers 9-6 Monday night, with Corbin Carroll hitting a three-run homer and driving in four runs as the D-backs spoiled Justin Verlander's return to Detroit's rotation.
Top Story
Verlander's Homecoming Ends in Heartbreak as Diamondbacks Edge Tigers 9-6
Corbin Carroll tripled in a run in the first inning and hit a three-run homer in the second for a quick 5-0 lead off Verlander, who was making his first start with the Tigers since 2017 after signing a one-year contract in the offseason. Verlander gave up six hits and five runs in 3 2/3 innings. The Tigers scored six runs in the seventh inning, cutting the deficit to 8–6 and briefly shifting the game's momentum, but the rally fell short. Soroka gave up four hits over five scoreless innings—his fifth being an immaculate inning where he struck out Javier Báez, Kerry Carpenter and Gleyber Torres on nine straight pitches, tying a career high with 10 strikeouts.
Source: CBS Sports
Around the Club
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Prospects — Kevin McGonigle's defense—a lingering question coming into spring training—has been the talk of Tigers camp; over 19 games this spring, the reigning Arizona Fall League MVP split time between shortstop and third base, showing he has the fielding chops to match his electric bat.
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Schedule — St. Louis Cardinals at Detroit Tigers on April 5 at 7 p.m. (Peacock) will be nationally broadcast. Andy Dirks will work alongside Jason Benetti and former Cardinals pitcher Brad Thompson for the April 5 broadcast on Peacock.
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Injuries — Jackson Jobe underwent Tommy John surgery on June 16 and is on a 60-day IL with an expected return in the second half of 2026. Beau Brieske will be out until at least the end of May with a left adductor strain.
Quick Hits
- Colt Keith recorded two doubles and drove in runs during the seventh-inning comeback effort.
- The Tigers fall to 2-2 on the young season.
- The Diamondbacks send RHP Brandon Pfaadt to the mound Tuesday while the Tigers counter with RHP Casey Mize, both making their first start of the season.
Next Game
Arizona Diamondbacks — April 1, 3:40 p.m. ET, Chase Field
Tigers Daily Report — March 31, 2026