Tigers starting pitcher Drew Smyly had his worst start of the spring Thursday against the Marlins. The left-hander allowed a spring-high four runs (three earned) on eight hits and two walks, while striking out one in 3 1/3 innings.
Smyly kept Miami off the scoreboard until Garrett Jones' RBI double in the third inning. The Marlins then took their first lead during a three-run fourth inning. Jake Marisnick delivered a two-run double in the inning.
Smyly saw his spring ERA jump from 3.38 to 4.76. He has eight strikeouts and four walks in 11 1/3 innings (four starts).