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Tigers Defeat Cardinals 11-6 in Thrilling Encounter

Saturday, April 4, 2026, 1:10 PM ET · Comerica Park

Detroit Tigers 11, St. Louis Cardinals 6, final. Our MLB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won St. Louis Cardinals vs Detroit Tigers?

Detroit Tigers beat St. Louis Cardinals 11-6 at Comerica Park on April 4, 2026.

Who was favored in St. Louis Cardinals vs Detroit Tigers?

Detroit Tigers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -175 (about 64% implied). The favorite won.

The Detroit Tigers secured a convincing 11-6 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals at Comerica Park, marking a successful end to their three-game series, which the Tigers won 2-1. This matchup showcased the Tigers' ability to capitalize on their home advantage, as they improved their record to 5-5 over their last ten games, with an average of 4.0 runs scored and 3.4 runs allowed during this stretch.

The game began with the Tigers taking an early lead, scoring four runs in the first three innings. The Cardinals managed to respond with a run in the third inning, but the Tigers quickly regained control. Notably, the Tigers' McKinstry had a standout performance, hitting a home run in the fourth inning and contributing significantly to the team's scoring efforts.

The Cardinals, who have struggled on the road, fell to a 0-4 record in their last four away games. They averaged just 2.8 runs scored and 4.0 runs allowed in their last five games, reflecting a dip in offensive production. Their overall away record stands at 4-6 over the last ten games, with an average of 3.3 runs scored.

In terms of injuries, the Tigers were without several key players, including Brant Hurter, Wenceel Perez, and Justin Verlander, all on the 60-Day Injured List. The Cardinals also faced challenges with injuries, missing players like Masyn Winn and Everson Pereira, both on the 10-Day Injured List.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Tigers favored at -175, with a spread of -1.5 and a total set at 7.5 runs. The odds indicated a strong belief in the Tigers' ability to perform well at home.

The game conditions were favorable, allowing for an engaging matchup that showcased the strengths and weaknesses of both teams. Fans were treated to a variety of scoring plays, including multiple home runs and sacrifice flies, highlighting the offensive capabilities of the Tigers.

Overall, the Tigers' performance solidified their position in the series and demonstrated their potential as a competitive team in the league.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	DET -175	7.5 o -102 / u -118	St. Louis Cardinals +144 · Detroit Tigers -175

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Injury report

Brant Hurter60-Day-ILBackDetroit Tigers
Wenceel Perez60-Day-ILOrbitalDetroit Tigers
Burch Smith60-Day-ILShoulderDetroit Tigers
Jack Flaherty15-Day-ILForearmDetroit Tigers
Justin Verlander60-Day-ILHamstringDetroit Tigers
Masyn Winn10-Day-ILThumbSt. Louis Cardinals
Everson Pereira10-Day-ILHandSt. Louis Cardinals
Andre Pallante15-Day-ILElbowSt. Louis Cardinals
JJ Wetherholt10-Day-ILWristSt. Louis Cardinals
Peter Strzelecki15-Day-ILForearmSt. Louis Cardinals

Recent form

Detroit Tigers

Last 10: 5-5Streak W14 scored · 3.4 allowed per game1-0 at home

W4-0vs St. Louis CardinalsApr 3
L5-7at Arizona DiamondbacksApr 1
L6-9at Arizona DiamondbacksMar 31
L0-3at San Diego PadresMar 29
W5-2at San Diego PadresMar 28
W8-2at San Diego PadresMar 26
L3-4at Boston Red SoxSep 28
W2-1at Boston Red SoxSep 27
L3-4at Boston Red SoxSep 26
W4-2at Cleveland GuardiansSep 25

St. Louis Cardinals

Last 10: 4-6Streak L13.3 scored · 5.3 allowed per game0-4 away

L0-4at Detroit TigersApr 3
W2-1vs New York MetsApr 1
W3-0vs New York MetsMar 31
L2-4vs New York MetsMar 30
L7-11vs Tampa Bay RaysMar 29
W6-5vs Tampa Bay RaysMar 28
W9-7vs Tampa Bay RaysMar 26
L0-2at Chicago CubsSep 28
L3-7at Chicago CubsSep 27
L1-12at Chicago CubsSep 26

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Milwaukee	-	53	W2	.621	87
Chicago	9	62	L2	.557	78
St. Louis	17	70	W2	.500	70
Pittsburgh	18.5	72	W1	.489	69
Cincinnati	20	73	W2	.479	67
Chicago	-	66	L1	.525	73
Cleveland	3	69	L1	.504	70
Minnesota	6.5	73	L1	.479	67
Detroit	9	75	W1	.460	64
Kansas City	11.5	78	L3	.443	62

How the scoring went

1st Inning0-1Torres singled to center, Keith scored on fielding error by center fielder Scott II, Torres to second.
1st Inning0-3Carpenter homered to left (359 feet), Torres scored.
3rd Inning1-3Walker singled to left, Herrera scored.
3rd Inning1-4Carpenter hit sacrifice fly to center, McGonigle scored.
4th Inning1-6McKinstry homered to right (399 feet), Dingler scored.
4th Inning1-7Vierling hit sacrifice fly to left, Meadows scored.
5th Inning2-7Burleson doubled to left, Wetherholt scored, Herrera to third.
5th Inning6-7Walker homered to left center (459 feet), Herrera scored, Burleson scored and Gorman scored.
5th Inning6-8McKinstry singled to right, Greene scored, McKinstry to second, Dingler to third.
7th Inning6-9Torres homered to right center (364 feet).
8th Inning6-11Vierling homered to right (350 feet), Torkelson scored.