Jackson Jobe shines in return for Tigers against Giants
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 4:08 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Jackson Jobe made a strong return to the mound for the Detroit Tigers on August 8, 2026, pitching five scoreless innings against the San Francisco Giants. He allowed just one hit and one walk, striking out four batters while throwing 46 of his 71 pitches for strikes. The Tigers took a 1-0 lead in the sixth inning due to a bases-loaded walk before extending it to 7-0 by the end of the seventh. This outing marked Jobe's first major league start since undergoing Tommy John surgery in May 2025.
- •Jobe pitched five scoreless innings, allowing one hit and striking out four.
- •Tigers led 1-0 when Jobe exited the game after six innings.
- •The team extended its lead to 7-0 by the end of the seventh inning.
- •This is Jobe's first start since his Tommy John surgery in May 2025.
- •He threw 71 pitches, with 46 for strikes.
- 5:04 AMESPN — Tigers' Jobe 'electrifying' in return from surgery
- 3:25 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers right-hander Jackson Jobe dazzles in first big league outing since Tommy John surgery
- 1:38 AMYahoo Sports — Jackson Jobe dominates for Tigers in return from Tommy John surgery
"Detroit Tigers right-hander Jackson Jobe had some nerves and some good stuff in his first big league outing in more than 14 months. Returning to the majors after having Tommy John surgery last year, Jobe uncorked a 100-mph fastball on a 3-2 pitch past to strike out San Francisco leadoff hitter Bryce Eldridge on Saturday. The 24-year-old Jobe had made four rehab starts in the minors over the past month, and his performance Saturday was particularly gratifying.
"Detroit Tigers right-hander Jackson Jobe, 24, in his first big league outing in more than 14 months after undergoing Tommy John surgery last year, led his resurgent club to an 8-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday at Oracle Park.
"The Tigers could hardly have asked for more in his first major league start since May 2025.
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External links- ESPNAug 9, 2026, 5:04 AMTigers' Jobe 'electrifying' in return from surgery
Detroit Tigers right-hander Jackson Jobe, 24, in his first big league outing in more than 14 months after undergoing Tommy John surgery last year, led his resurgent club to an 8-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday at Oracle Park.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 3:25 AMTigers right-hander Jackson Jobe dazzles in first big league outing since Tommy John surgery
Detroit Tigers right-hander Jackson Jobe had some nerves and some good stuff in his first big league outing in more than 14 months. Returning to the majors after having Tommy John surgery last year, Jobe uncorked a 100-mph fastball on a 3-2 pitch past to strike out San Francisco leadoff hitter Bryce Eldridge on Saturday. The 24-year-old Jobe had made four rehab starts in the minors over the past month, and his performance Saturday was particularly gratifying.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 1:38 AMJackson Jobe dominates for Tigers in return from Tommy John surgery
The Tigers could hardly have asked for more in his first major league start since May 2025.
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