In a frustrating 2-0 loss at Comerica Park, the Detroit Tigers struggled offensively against the San Diego Padres. A pivotal two-run homer by Elías Díaz in the second inning off pitcher Jack Flaherty proved crucial, as Detroit couldn’t find an answer against starter Nick Pivetta, who limited them to just two hits over seven innings. Flaherty displayed promise with nine strikeouts but succumbed to that one damaging swing. The Tigers did see flashes of potential with rookie reliever Chase Lee making his debut and Justyn-Henry Malloy breaking a slump, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Padres’ solid performance.