Tigers drop season opener to Giants after missing scoring chances
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 4:47 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The Tigers lost to the Giants 5-2 in their season opener on August 7 in San Francisco. Despite out-hitting the Giants 11-5, Detroit struggled with runners in scoring position, going 1-for-12. Keider Montero allowed five runs in six innings, with two home runs contributing to the score. Detroit's lone scoring hit came from Zach McKinstry, while the Giants capitalized on key hits from Rafael Devers and Jung Hoo Lee. The Tigers seek to tie the series in Saturday's game.
- •Tigers have 11 hits but leave 11 runners on base.
- •Keider Montero gives up five runs in six innings.
- •Giants take the lead with home runs from Devers and Adames.
- •Tigers aim to bounce back in Saturday’s game.
- 4:47 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers waste scoring chances in opening loss to Giants
"The Tigers opened a three-game series against the lowly Giants with a loss on Friday night.
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