San Diego Padres Secure 79th Win: Luis Arraez and Joe Musgrove Lead 3-0 Victory Over Detroit Tigers
SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres secured their 79th win of the season by defeating the Detroit Tigers 3-0 in the first game of a three-game series at Petco Park.
The game marked the return of Fernando Tatis Jr., who had been sidelined for the past few weeks due to an injury.
Luis Arraez was the standout player of the game, driving in two of the three runs and scoring the third one himself, contributing significantly to San Diego’s victory.
Joe Musgrove was dominant on the mound, holding the Tigers to just three hits over six scoreless innings, striking out eight batters in the process.
Manny Machado also made his presence felt, driving in the Padres’ third run in the ninth inning to seal the win.
In the ninth inning, Robert Suárez allowed a hit but managed to contain Detroit and secured his 31st save of the season.
There will be no game on Tuesday, and the series will resume on Wednesday with the second game between the two teams.
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Bottom of the 3rd:
- DET 0, SD 1: Luis Arraez hit a ground ball single to right field, allowing Mason McCoy to score the game’s first run.
Bottom of the 8th:
- DET 0, SD 2: Luis Arraez singled again, this time to center field, driving in Kyle Higashioka to extend the Padres’ lead.
- DET 0, SD 3: Manny Machado hit a single to right field, scoring Luis Arraez and securing the final 3-0 lead.
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— San Diego Padres (@Padres) September 3, 2024
