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Detroit Tigers Lineup for Series Finale: Jake Rogers Behind Plate

On Friday, the Detroit Tigers defeated the San Diego Padres 5-2 at Petco Park, taking a 2-0 series lead and positioning themselves to complete a three-game sweep on Saturday.
Trailing late, the Tigers surged ahead in the eighth inning after reliever Jeremiah Estrada walked the bases loaded with one out. Third baseman Kevin McGonigle then lashed a two-run single, followed by catcher Dillon Dingler's RBI single.
Tigers starting pitcher Framber Valdez allowed two runs over six innings in his debut. Manager AJ Hinch praised the eighth-inning effort, saying, "we need a lot of good things to happen to put up a big number like that."
With significant roster gaps, the Padres manage injuries to key players like starting pitcher Joe Musgrove and reliever Bryan Hoeing on the injured list. These depth issues complicate their effort to avoid a sweep.
Heading into Saturday's contest, the Tigers are favored at-116 while the Padres stand at-103, with an over/under set at 8 runs. Last season, the Padres finished 90-72, while Detroit held an 87-75 record.

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