Kenley Jansen etched his name deeper into baseball history on Friday night, securing a milestone save that propelled the Detroit Tigers to a much-needed 2-0 victory over the Miami Marlins. The veteran closer needed just 13 pitches to retire the side in order in the ninth, notching his 478th career save to move into a tie with Hall of Famer Lee Smith for third place on MLB's all-time list.

The historic moment helped snap a frustrating five-game losing streak for the Tigers, who had been searching for a spark. That spark came earlier from Javier Báez, whose line-drive homer in the fifth inning—a rocket that clipped the top of the left-field wall before bouncing out—provided crucial insurance and his second blast of the year.

Detroit's pitching staff dominated from start to finish. Starter Keider Montero set the tone, earning his first win of the season with six sharp innings, allowing only two hits while striking out seven. The bullpen preserved the slim lead before handing it to Jansen, the 38-year-old anchor, for the final frame and his second save of 2024.

Offensively, the Tigers manufactured their first run in the second inning with three consecutive hits, capped by an RBI single from Spencer Torkelson. While they couldn't fully break the game open, the two-run cushion was more than enough for the stingy pitching staff. Riley Greene continued his consistent start to the season, going 1-for-4 to extend his on-base streak to all 14 games—a feat not accomplished by a Tiger since Austin Jackson in 2013.

For the Marlins, starter Chris Paddack turned in a solid six-inning effort but was outdueled, as his offense was held in check all night. The series continues Saturday, with Detroit looking to build momentum from a win sealed by a legendary closer's arm.