The Detroit Tigers halted the San Diego Padres' impressive momentum with a 6-4 victory at Comerica Park, where the cold winds contributed to an exciting game. The Padres, who entered with a stellar record and remarkable offensive stats, found themselves stifled by the Tigers' pitching. Despite allowing four runs, starter Keider Montero delivered a solid performance, giving Detroit a critical lead from which they would not look back.

All six of the Tigers' runs came against starting pitcher Randy Vasquez, as they struck early and maintained pressure throughout the game. Manager A.J. Hinch highlighted the importance of starting pitching and the contributions from new faces, including Jace Jung and Javier Baez. Baez’s versatility proved invaluable as he took on center field duties during a night where the wind played a significant role in fielding challenges.