Framber Valdez worked 6 innings in Detroit Tigers' 5-2 win
Kevin McGonigle went 1-for-3, while Framber Valdez worked 6 innings in the Detroit Tigers' win over the San Diego Padres.
By Gamebook Baseball Desk
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Framber Valdez worked 6 innings, allowing 2 runs on 83 pitches in the Detroit Tigers' 5-2 win over the San Diego Padres on March 27, 2026. Kevin McGonigle went 1-for-3 at the plate.
Scoring and standings
Of the Detroit Tigers' 9 innings at bat, 2 included at least 1 run. A 4-run 8th was the club's largest inning. On the mound, the Detroit Tigers kept the San Diego Padres scoreless in 7 of 9 innings. The final margin was 3 runs.
In the top of the 8th, Kevin McGonigle drove in 2 runs with a single. The play put the Detroit Tigers ahead to stay, 4-2.
The standings for March 27, 2026 listed the Detroit Tigers at 2-0, 1st in the division.
Contributions at the plate
Kevin McGonigle had 1 hit in 3 at-bats with 2 RBIs and 1 walk. Riley Greene collected 1 hit across 5 at-bats with 1 run and 1 RBI. Dillon Dingler went 1-for-3 with 1 RBI.
Spencer Torkelson collected 1 hit across 4 at-bats with 1 RBI. Gleyber Torres went 1-for-2 with 2 runs and 3 walks. Zach McKinstry finished 1-for-2. The Detroit Tigers got at least 1 hit from 6 batters and finished with 6 hits. They also drew 8 walks.
Pitchers' work
Framber Valdez threw 83 pitches across 6 innings, allowing 7 hits and 2 runs, walking 1 and striking out 5. Across 9 innings, the Detroit Tigers' staff threw 127 pitches, allowed 8 hits and 2 runs, issued 2 walks, and recorded 12 strikeouts.
Official sources
Team facts, standings, and players reflect the reporting date.