Sandy Alcantara pitched seven strong innings to lead the host Miami Marlins to an 8-2 win Friday over the Tigers, who saw ace eft-hander Tarik Skubal exit early due to tightness in his left side.

The reigning American League Cy Young Award winner, Skubal (13-5) lasted just 3 1/3 innings -- his shortest start since September 2021. He exited after manager A.J. Hinch and a trainer went to the mound to examine the lefty.

ESPN reported that Skubal will undergo testing on Saturday to determine the extend of the injury.

In addition to Skubal's injury, Tigers All-Star Javier Baez left in the second inning after he fouled a pitch off his face. His nose and forehead seemed to be most impacted.

Miami (69-79) hit three homers in the opener of a three-game set, including seven-hole hitter Joey Wiem

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