The Detroit Tigers took the opening game of their home series against the San Diego Padres on Monday night, 6-4, to get the good guys back on the winning track. What is more impressive is that the Pads are one of the best teams in baseball, but not better than the Tigers that night.
Now, AJ Hinch’s squad has a chance to clinch the middle series of their 10-game homestand on Tuesday night inside Comerica Park. With a slim half-game lead in the American League Central, Detroit needs to keep winning to fend off the charging Cleveland Guardians.