Cardinals 2, Tigers 1 (Game 1)

Tigers pitcher Jack Flaherty delivers a pitch in the first inning.

Tigers pitcher Jack Flaherty delivers a pitch in the first inning.

Tigers’ Riley Greene watches his flyout in the first inning.

The Tigers’ Matt Vierling strikes out swinging in the first inning.

The Tigers’ Wenceel Perez grounds out in the first inning.

Tigers pitcher Jack Flaherty delivers a pitch in the fourth inning.

Tigers designated hitter Riley Greene hits a solo home run in the fourth inning.

Tigers designated hitter Riley Greene reacts as he rounds the bases on his solo home run in the fourth inning.

Tigers designated hitter Riley Greene reacts as he rounds the bases on his solo home run in the fourth inning.

Tigers designated hitter Riley Greene reacts with Matt Vierling after Greene’s solo home run in the fourth inning.

Tigers pinch hitter Mark Canha heads back to the dugout after he strikes out swinging with bases loaded in the seventh inning.

Tigers pinch hitter Mark Canha heads back to the dugout after he strikes out swinging with bases loaded in the seventh inning.

Tigers pitcher Shelby Miller delivers a pitch in the ninth inning.

Tigers pitching coach Chris Fetter, right, heads back to the dugout after talking with pitcher Shelby Miller, center, in the ninth inning.

Tigers center fielder Wenceel Perez makes a leaping catch in the ninth inning.

With a man on base, Tigers pitcher Shelby Miller delivers a pitch in the ninth inning.

From left, Tigers pitcher Shelby Miller looks at information next to pitching coach Chris Fetter in the ninth inning.

Tigers’ Colt Keith flies out for the final out of the game.

From left, Tigers pitchers Casey Mize, Tarik Skubal and Jack Flaherty talk in the dugout. Detroit Tigers vs St. Louis Cardinals at Comerica Park in Detroit on Apr. 30, 2024. Cardinals win, 2-1 (The Detroit News/Robin Buckson)

From left, Tigers’ Casey Mize, pitching coach Chris Fetter, Tarik Skubal and Jack Flaherty talk in the dugout. Detroit Tigers vs St. Louis Cardinals at Comerica Park in Detroit on Apr. 30, 2024. Cardinals win, 2-1 (The Detroit News/Robin Buckson)

Tigers pitcher Andrew Chafin follows through on a pitch in the seventh inning. Detroit Tigers vs St. Louis Cardinals at Comerica Park in Detroit on Apr. 30, 2024. Cardinals win, 2-1 (The Detroit News/Robin Buckson)

From left, Tigers hitting coach Michael Brdar with designated hitter Riley Greene in the dugout. Detroit Tigers vs St. Louis Cardinals at Comerica Park in Detroit on Apr. 30, 2024. Cardinals win, 2-1 (The Detroit News/Robin Buckson)

With a man on base, Tigers pitcher Jason Foley delivers a pitch in the eighth inning. Detroit Tigers vs St. Louis Cardinals at Comerica Park in Detroit on Apr. 30, 2024. Cardinals win, 2-1 (The Detroit News/Robin Buckson)

Tigers designated hitter Riley Greene strikes out swinging in the eighth inning. Detroit Tigers vs St. Louis Cardinals at Comerica Park in Detroit on Apr. 30, 2024. Cardinals win, 2-1 (The Detroit News/Robin Buckson)

Tigers pitcher Shelfby Miller comes in from the bullpen for the top of the ninth inning. Detroit Tigers vs St. Louis Cardinals at Comerica Park in Detroit on Apr. 30, 2024. Cardinals win, 2-1 (The Detroit News/Robin Buckson)

Tigers leif fielder Mark Canha fields a line drive single in the ninth inning. Detroit Tigers vs St. Louis Cardinals at Comerica Park in Detroit on Apr. 30, 2024. Cardinals win, 2-1 (The Detroit News/Robin Buckson)

Cardinals fans stand and cheer after the Cardinals take the lead in the ninth inning. Detroit Tigers vs St. Louis Cardinals at Comerica Park in Detroit on Apr. 30, 2024. Cardinals win, 2-1 (The Detroit News/Robin Buckson)