The Tigers need innings and zeros from Framber Valdez, thrust into the ace role with Tarik Skubal set to undergo elbow surgery and with his team coming off back-to-back bullpen games. On Tuesday, they got neither.

Giants closer Erik Miller struck out Reds rookie Sal Stewart to finish the team's 3-0 victory Thursday, April 16 at Great American Ball Park. The 6-5 lefty exulted and walked toward his own dugout. Stewart, though, apparently took issue with Miller's verbosity, turned and headed toward Miller.