SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — The Detroit Tigers defeated the San Diego Padres 8-2, taking early control with four runs in the top of the first inning against Nick Pivetta.
Pivetta made his first career Opening Day start after a sensational 2025 season. Walks were the main issue for Pivetta, who allowed six runs in just three innings.
Detroit Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle went 3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBIs, and two runs scored in his big league debut.
Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal, a two-time defending Cy Young winner, struck out six batters in six innings of three-hit ball. The Padres pushed across a run against Skubal in the sixth inning. Xander Bogaerts hit the ball hard three times against Skubal, picking up a single and an RBI double.
Ramon Laureano hit the first Padres home run of the season in the seventh inning.
Despite the loss, players know they get 161 more chances at this.
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