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Tigers aim for series tie against Giants with Jobe's return

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 1:35 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Tigers aim for series tie against Giants with Jobe's return

Summary

The Detroit Tigers face the San Francisco Giants in the second game of their series on Saturday at Oracle Park. The Tigers lost the series opener on Friday night, 5-2, despite outhitting the Giants. Kieder Montero struggled on the mound, allowing five runs in six innings. Jackson Jobe is set to make his season debut for the Tigers after recovering from Tommy John surgery. The Giants will counter with Landen Roupp, who holds a 9.72 ERA over his last two appearances.

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By the Numbers

•Tigers lost to Giants 5-2 on Friday night.
•Kieder Montero allowed five runs in his outing.
•Jackson Jobe returns after more than a year on the injured list.
•Landen Roupp has struggled recently for the Giants.
•Game time is set for 7:15 p.m. ET on Saturday.

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1:35 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers look to even up series with Giants on Saturday

What they're saying

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The Detroit Tigers dropped the series opener to the San Francisco Giants on Friday night, 5-2, at Oracle Park. The good guys outhit the hosts, but were plagued by LOBsters while Kieder Montero coughed up five runs over six innings to earn his seventh loss of the season. Making his first appearance for the Motor […]
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