Detroit — The night started with a playful standoff.
It ended in more disappointment and misery for the home team.
After the national anthem was sung and the players retreated to their dugouts, reliever Daniel Stumpf held his position, hat off, hand over heart, and across the field Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara did the same in front the visitors’ dugout.
The Tigers starters took their positions, Daniel Norris completed his warm-ups, and still the two players were stood stock still, not budging. Curtis Granderson, fearing for his teammate’s safety, came out and outfitted Alcantara with a chest protector and catcher’s mask.