Giants take series opener over Tigers despite being out-hit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 4:48 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The San Francisco Giants defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-2 in a series opener at Oracle Park on August 7, 2026. The Tigers out-hit the Giants 11-5 but struggled to convert hits into runs. Kevin McGonigle scored for Detroit early in the first inning, but Rafael Devers' two-run home run put San Francisco ahead. The Giants' lead was extended by a two-run single from Jung Hoo Lee in the second inning. Willy Adames later added a solo home run in the fifth inning. The Tigers are set to continue the three-game series against the Giants.
- •Giants lead Tigers 5-2 in series opener on August 7.
- •Detroit out-hits San Francisco but fails to score effectively.
- •Rafael Devers hits a two-run homer for the Giants.
- •Jung Hoo Lee drives in two runs in the second inning.
- •Tigers set to play the next game in the series.
- 4:48 AMYahoo Sports — Plenty of hits but not enough runs downs Detroiters
"Getting runners on base is one thing. Having them score is quite another.
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