Miami Marlins

Moises Sierra hits solo HR, Marlins can't keep up with Tigers

Published Mar. 18, 2017 8:09 p.m. ET

TIGERS (ss) 5, MARLINS 4

Detroit starter Justin Verlander pitched five shutout innings, giving up four hits and striking out four. Alex Presley, who replaced the injured Martinez, hit a solo home run.

Miami's Dan Straily allowed a run on three hits and struck out six over five innings. Miguel Rojas went 3 for 3 and Moises Sierra had a solo homer.