Tigers Clinch Series Sweep with Narrow Victory Over Giants

Justyn-Henry Malloy delivered a pivotal go-ahead single during a decisive four-run fifth inning, propelling the Detroit Tigers to a 4-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday.

With this win, the Tigers, who lead the American League, completed a three-game series sweep and extended their homestand with a four-game winning streak.

All of Detroit's scoring came in the fifth inning, highlighted by Colt Keith's two-run double followed by Malloy's clutch two-out, two-run single.

Brenan Hanifee (3-2) showcased his skills by allowing just one hit and striking out one in his inning of work. Tommy Kahnle secured his seventh save, successfully navigating a challenging eighth inning where he inherited two runners with no outs and then closed out the game with a flawless ninth.

Landen Roupp (3-4) struggled on the mound for San Francisco, giving up four runs—only one of which was earned—across five hits and two walks while striking out seven in four innings.

The Giants initially led 3-0, chasing Jackson Jobe from the game with two outs in the fifth. However, they failed to capitalize on several scoring opportunities throughout the match.

LaMonte Wade contributed an RBI double in the second inning, and Heliot Ramos added a two-run homer in the fifth, establishing San Francisco's early lead.

Despite their efforts, the Giants left ten runners stranded on base and have now scored four or fewer runs in eleven consecutive games, marking their longest such stretch since early in the 2024 season.

In the eighth inning, Mike Yastrzemski ended the frame with a groundout against Kahnle.

From August 11 of last season through their recent win against San Francisco, the Tigers have boasted an impressive record of 67-33, the best in baseball.

Following a day off on Thursday, the Giants are set to send left-hander Kyle Harrison (0-1, 3.86) to the mound against Miami on Friday night, while the Tigers will have right-hander Casey Mize (6-1, 2.45) starting at Kansas City.