MLB Recap · April 5, 2026

St. Louis Cardinals at Detroit Tigers: Final Score & Recap

STL5
Final
DET3

Line Score

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STL000040010560
DET002001000361

The Story

AI recap unavailable for archived games. The final score, win-probability story, biggest plays, and top performers are all shown below.

Win Probability

755025STL bats firstFinalDET win %STL win %
DiamondIQ model home win probability across the game (pre-game 54% → final 0%).

Biggest Plays by Win-Probability Added

Iván Herrera Single
Top 5th · off Enmanuel De Jesus
+26.2%
Kerry Carpenter Home Run
Bot 3rd · off Kyle Leahy
+18.9%
Matt Vierling Flyout
Bot 9th · off Riley O'Brien
+14.4%
Victor Scott II Sac Bunt
Top 5th · off Enmanuel De Jesus
+12.4%
Bot 6th · off George Soriano
+12.4%

Top Batters by WPA

Iván Herrera+29.1%+2.3 RE24
Spencer Torkelson+23.6%+1.8 RE24
Kerry Carpenter+19.1%+1.7 RE24

Top Pitchers by WPA

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