DETROIT — A day before the car accident that made him questionable to start Friday’s game in Detroit was the decision Masyn Winn made to swing himself out of a slump, and that, not any residual ache from the wreck, the shortstop said, is what caught up to him as he raced for first base in the fifth inning.
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St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol (37) takes the ball from pitcher Michael McGreevy (36) against the Detroit Tigers during the fifth inning of a baseball game at Comerica Park Friday, April 3, 2026, in Detroit.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez throws against the St. Louis Cardinals during the third inning of a baseball game at Comerica Park Friday, April 3, 2026, in Detroit.
Tigers third baseman Kevin McGonigle throws to first base after stepping on third to force out the Cardinals' Jordan Walker during the eighth inning Friday, April 3, 2026, at Comerica Park in Detroit.
Detroit Tigers' Zach McKinstry (39) can't reach a St. Louis Cardinals' Thomas Saggese hit that went for a single as Parker Meadows (22) looks on during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Comerica Park Friday, April 3, 2026, in Detroit.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Will Vest throws against the St. Louis Cardinals during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Comerica Park Friday, April 3, 2026, in Detroit.
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher George Soriano throws against the Detroit Tigers during the sixth inning of a baseball game at Comerica Park Friday, April 3, 2026, in Detroit.
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Justin Bruihl throws against the Detroit Tigers during the fifth inning of a baseball game at Comerica Park Friday, April 3, 2026, in Detroit.
Cardinals pitcher Michael McGreevy walks to the dugout during the fifth inning against the Tigers at Comerica Park Friday, April 3, 2026, in Detroit.
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Justin Bruihl throws against the Detroit Tigers during the fifth inning of a baseball game at Comerica Park Friday, April 3, 2026, in Detroit.
Detroit Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler, right, celebrates his two-run home run with Riley Greene, left, against the St. Louis Cardinals during the fourth inning of a baseball game at Comerica Park Friday, April 3, 2026, in Detroit.
Detroit Tigers' Dillon Dingler celebrates his two-run home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the fourth inning of a baseball game at Comerica Park Friday, April 3, 2026, in Detroit.
Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene runs out a double against the St. Louis Cardinals during the fourth inning of a baseball game at Comerica Park Friday, April 3, 2026, in Detroit.
Detroit Tigers' Dillon Dingler hits a two-run home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the fourth inning of a baseball game at Comerica Park Friday, April 3, 2026, in Detroit.
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Michael McGreevy throws against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, April 3, 2026, in Detroit.
Cardinals pitcher Michael McGreevy throws against the Tigers during the first inning Friday, April 3, 2026, in Detroit.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez throws against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, April 3, 2026, in Detroit.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez throws against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, April 3, 2026, in Detroit.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Tyler Holton throws against the St. Louis Cardinals during the ninth inning of a baseball game at Comerica Park Friday, April 3, 2026, in Detroit.
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Chris Roycroft (58) throws against the Detroit Tigers during the eighth inning of a baseball game at Comerica Park Friday, April 3, 2026, in Detroit.
Apr 3, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers pitcher Kyle Finnegan (67) pitches in the eighth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Apr 3, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers pitcher Tyler Holton (87) pitches in the ninth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Apr 3, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Chris Roycroft (58) pitches in the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Apr 3, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; St. Louis Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt (26) makes a throw to first to complete a double play in the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Apr 3, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Gordon Graceffo (44) pitches in the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Apr 3, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers pitcher Will Vest (19) pitches in the seventh inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Apr 3, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers pitcher Will Vest (19) pitches in the seventh inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Apr 3, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers third baseman Kevin McDonigle (7) dives into second afh hits a double ahead of the tag by St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Thomas Saggese (25) in the fifth inning at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Apr 3, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Michael McGreevy (36) pitches in the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Apr 3, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers third baseman Kevin McDonigle (7) makes a throw in the sixth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Apr 3, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler (13) receives congratulations from left fielder Riley Greene (31) after he hits a two run home run in the fourth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Apr 3, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez (59) pitches in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Apr 3, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson (20) during player introductions before the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Apr 3, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Victor Scott II (11) hits a single in the third inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Apr 3, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers third baseman Kevin McDonigle (7) and manager A.J. Hinch (14) during player introductions before the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Apr 3, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers third baseman Kevin McDonigle (7) during player introductions before the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Apr 3, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers right fielder Kerry Carpenter (30) hits a single in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
