Overview
- Gleyber Torres and Zach McKinstry each recorded three hits, driving Detroit's offense in a 6-4 victory over San Diego.
- Relievers Brenan Hanifee and Will Vest delivered key scoreless innings, with Vest earning his second save of the season.
- Padres rookie Tirso Ornelas notched his first career RBI in his MLB starting debut, briefly giving San Diego the lead in the first inning.
- Detroit improved to 9-2 at home, marking its best start at Comerica Park through 11 games since 1984, and extended its streak of seven consecutive series-opening wins.
- Jack Flaherty (1-0, 0.82 ERA) is set to start for Detroit on Tuesday against San Diego's Nick Pivetta (0-1, 9.00 ERA) as the Tigers continue their 11-day homestand.