Heartbreak in Extra Innings for the Tigers 
What a rollercoaster of a game! The Detroit Tigers put up a strong fight but ultimately fell short in extra innings, losing 6-5 to the San Diego Padres. Even though it stings to take the loss, there were plenty of good moments for our boys in blue and orange.Early Fireworks from Vierling 
Matt Vierling got us on the board early in the 1st inning with a 361-foot solo blast to left field! It was a great way to set the tone, and it looked like the Tigers were going to build some momentum. Later in the 2nd inning, Dillon Dingler grounded out but successfully brought Spencer Torkelson home, giving us a 2-0 cushion.Sweeney's Big Moment 
The highlight of the game for us came in the 4th inning when Trey Sweeney hit a 371-foot home run, driving in Jace Jung and extending our lead to 5-0. That home run was electric and filled us with hope that we'd maintain the lead. Great job, Trey!Padres Battle Back 
Unfortunately, the Padres didn't stay quiet for long. In the bottom of the 4th, Jackson Merrill hit a three-run homer, trimming our lead to 5-3. Then, in the bottom of the 5th inning, Manny Machado tied it up with a two-RBI single. It was a gut-punch but showed just how back-and-forth this game was going to be.Pitching Holds Ground 
Our bullpen did a commendable job holding the line. Jason Foley, Wladimir Pinto, and Brendan White put in solid shifts to keep the game tied heading into extras. It's always great to see our pitchers stepping up when needed.Heartbreak in the 10th 
The game came down to the bottom of the 10th inning. Luis Arraez got an intentional walk, and Fernando Tatis Jr. came through with a walk-off single to left, driving in Jackson Merrill and sealing the victory for the Padres 6-5. Ouch, that one hurt.Looking Forward 
Despite the loss, there are plenty of positives to take away. Matt Vierling and Trey Sweeney showed their power, and our pitching staff had some solid outings. Let's keep the faith, Tigers fans, and look forward to the next game. We're in this together! 
Go Tigers!
Scoreboard for Tigers @ Padres (September 5th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 0 |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0 |