Detroit Tigers Win Against San Francisco Giants with Home Runs
- Detroit Tigers defeated San Francisco Giants 5-4 in a baseball game.
- Dillon Dingler and Matt Vierling hit home runs for the Tigers.
- The Tigers avoided a series sweep with this victory.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Detroit Tigers secured a narrow 5-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday, preventing a three-game series sweep. Dillon Dingler made headlines by hitting his first career home run, while Matt Vierling also contributed with a homer. Colt Keith added two hits and an RBI, and the Tigers' bullpen delivered four shutout innings to support rookie pitcher Keider Montero, who had a mixed performance. Dingler's two-run homer in the second inning set the tone for the Tigers, who were looking to break a three-game losing streak. Montero, despite giving up four runs on five hits and four walks, earned his third win of the season. Manager A.J. Hinch expressed satisfaction with the team's resilience, noting that the victory capped a balanced 3-3 road trip. The Giants fought back in the sixth inning, scoring twice to narrow the gap to 5-4. A single from Chapman and a double from Jerar Encarnacion fueled the rally, but the Tigers held firm. Will Vest secured his first save of the season by striking out Heliot Ramos for the final out, sealing the win for Detroit. Looking ahead, the Tigers will send left-hander Tarik Skubal, who boasts a 2.57 ERA, to the mound against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday. Skubal currently holds the lowest ERA among qualifying pitchers in Major League Baseball, adding to the Tigers' hopes for continued success.