Giants secure 5-2 win over Tigers with early homers from Devers and Adames
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 4:46 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The San Francisco Giants defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-2 on August 7 at Oracle Park. Rafael Devers opened the scoring with a two-run homer in the first, and Jung Hoo Lee followed with a two-run single in the second inning. Willy Adames added another homer in the fifth. Starting pitcher Adrian Houser earned his first win since May, allowing one run over five innings. Dylan Smith recorded the save. This victory marks only the Giants' second win in their last seven games, following a difficult road trip.
- •Giants took the lead early with Devers' two-run homer.
- •Adrian Houser allowed one run over five innings.
- •Dylan Smith secured the save in the ninth.
- •The Tigers scored two runs but struggled to maintain momentum.
- •Jackson Jobe is set to debut for the Tigers on August 8.
- 4:46 AMYahoo Sports — Rafael Devers, Willy Adames hit home runs, Jung Hoo Lee adds 2-run single as Giants beat Tigers 5-2
"Rafael Devers hit a two-run homer in the first, Jung Hoo Lee singled in two runs the next inning before Willy Adames homered in the fifth, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2 on Friday night. Adrian Houser (3-7) relieved opener JT Brubaker and allowed one run on six hits over five innings, struck out four and walked one as San Francisco won for just the second time in seven games — and Houser earned his first win in 13 overall appearances and five starts since May 17 on the road against the Athletics. Dylan Smith, San Francisco's fifth pitcher, allowed a two-out walk in the ninth before finishing for his second save.
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