At Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland, Fla.
What happened: The Tigers beat Florida Southern, 8-0, in their 31st annual matchup to kick off the exhibition season. … It was the first game at the renovated Joker Marchant Stadium. … Miguel Gonzalez hit a two-run home run. … There were no injuries.
Starting off: Myles Jaye threw two scoreless innings, allowing one hit. He erased that man with a pickoff at first base. Jaye struck out one and walked one. The right-hander is one of a number of arms who comprise the Tigers’ starting rotation depth.