Tigers score eight runs in seventh inning to defeat Giants 8-0

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Tigers score eight runs in seventh inning to defeat Giants 8-0
Summary

On August 8, 2026, the Detroit Tigers secured an 8-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Following a scoreless six innings, the Tigers exploded for eight runs in the seventh, aided by multiple errors from the Giants. Jackson Jobe, in his first start after a long layoff, pitched five scoreless innings, allowing only one hit. The Tigers had struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities early, leaving runners stranded but ultimately broke through in the seventh inning with several key hits and played against lackluster defensive efforts from the Giants. The series is now tied at one game each, with the final game set to take place on August 9, 2026.

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  • Tigers scored all eight runs in the seventh inning.
  • Jackson Jobe returned after 14 months, pitching five shutout innings.
  • Giants committed several defensive errors that contributed to the outcome.
  • Series tied at one game each before the final match on August 9.
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  • 2:03 AMYahoo SportsTigers break things wide open in wild seventh inning for a win
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Thanks, in part, to some terrible Giants defense

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