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The Detroit Tigers dominated the San Diego Padres 8–2 on March 26 at Petco Park, with the visiting offense far outpacing expectations against a struggling home pitching staff. Detroit's lineup generated 12 hits and an .808 OPS while driving in 8 runs, with their pitching staff allowing just 5 hits and 1 earned run (1.00 ERA) to shut down San Diego's offense. The Padres managed only 5 hits and a putrid .495 OPS, striking out 7 times while their pitchers surrendered 12 hits and 8 earned runs with an 8.00 ERA. The result represents a complete mismatch: Detroit's balanced attack and pitching efficiency versus San Diego's offensive anemia and defensive vulnerability, particularly notable given the Vegas total line of 1, suggesting low scoring was expected. The Tigers' dominant road performance suggests their rotation depth and lineup consistency could carry them through early-season competition, while the Padres face immediate concerns about offensive production and pitching reliability heading into the regular season.