Overview

• Detroit won the series opener 6-4, with Gleyber Torres and Zach McKinstry each recording three hits to improve the Tigers' home record to 9-2.
• San Diego evened the series with a 2-0 shutout in Game 2, led by Nick Pivetta's seven scoreless innings, allowing just two hits.
• Elias Díaz provided all the offense for the Padres in Game 2 with a two-run homer in the second inning, his first of the season.
• Tigers starter Jack Flaherty struck out nine over six innings in Game 2, allowing two runs on five hits in a strong but losing effort.
• The series, marked by contrasting team strengths—Detroit's offense and San Diego's pitching—will conclude with Game 3 on Wednesday afternoon.