Detroit Tigers News & Updates
The Detroit Tigers were 2-0, 1st in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers bested the San Diego Padres 5-2 at Petco Park.
Just 2 games into the season. Not much to complain about. A W by 3 last night. The most recent result always counts most. Add in holding teams to 2.0 runs a game. That's the foundation right now.
Tigers Game on March 28
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Petco Park |
| First Pitch: | 08:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jack Flaherty (TBD) vs Randy Vásquez (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health, Detroit SportsNet |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 41°F, Wind 5 mph |
Tigers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers bested the San Diego Padres 5-2 at Petco Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
Highlights
- Kevin McGonigle went 1-3 with 2 RBI.
Tigers Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Tigers
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2 | 0 | 1.000 | W2 | |
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Guardians
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1 | 1 | .500 | 1.0 | L1 |
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Twins
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0 | 1 | .000 | 1.5 | L1 |
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Royals
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0 | 1 | .000 | 1.5 | L1 |
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White Sox
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0 | 1 | .000 | 1.5 | L1 |
Detroit Tigers are 2-0 in their last 7 games, with a +9 run differential.
Tigers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | .625 | 1.542 | 4 | |
| 1 | .375 | 1.194 | 4 | |
| 0 | .500 | 1.000 | 0 |
Tigers News
The Detroit Tigers kicked off the season in style, dominating the San Diego Padres 8-2, with rookie Kevin McGonigle shining after a tough at-bat to secure a key hit. Framber Valdez takes the mound next, aiming to build on the team's solid 2.0 runs allowed per game while the offense looks to stay hot with a +6 run differential. Despite the strong performance, manager AJ Hinch felt the sting of leaving Wenceel Pérez off the roster, a decision rooted in the need for more offensive firepower. With only one game down, the excitement is palpable, and fans are eager to see if the Tigers can keep this momentum rolling against the Padres in the rematch.
Tigers Upcoming Schedule
The Detroit Tigers visit the Arizona Diamondbacks for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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