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Tarik Skubal (6.0 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 6 K) registered the win in the Tigers' 8-2 victory over the Padres Thursday. Kevin McGonigle led the way offensively, going 4 for 5 with two doubles and two RBIs. Nick Pivetta (3.0 IP, 6 R, 7 H, 4 K) took the loss for the Padres.
The Detroit Tigers open their 2026 season on Thursday with a 4:10 p.m. first pitch against the Padres at Petco Park in San Diego. Follow the action here with live updates throughout the game by Detroit News contributor Kameron Goodwill.
For the first time since 2007, the Tigers will have a slate of regular-season games available on non-paid cable in the Detroit area. Ilitch Sports + Entertainment announced Sunday that it has partnered with FanDuel Sports Network and WJBK-TV to simulcast 10 games on FOX 2 Detroit.
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