Kevin McGonigle has perfect start in Tigers' opener vs. Padres
McGonigle started at third base and batted sixth in manager AJ Hinch’s lineup.
Kevin McGonigle got off to a perfect start in his MLB debut with the Detroit Tigers on Thursday. McGonigle, who started at third base and batted sixth in manager AJ Hinch’s lineup, doubled in his first two at-bats in the Tigers’ opening game at San Diego. More: Live updates: Tigers vs.
Padres, season opener The Tigers took a 4-0 lead in the first inning. McGonigle doubled to right field, scoring Colt Keith and Riley Greene for a 3-0 lead. HI KEVIN pic.
twitter. com/T34Ug9nCUQ — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) March 26, 2026 McGonigle doubled again in the third and scored on a Parker Meadows single. The Tigers led the Padres 6-0 after three innings.
McGonigle was informed by manager AJ Hinch on Tuesday that he had made the Tigers’ Opening Day roster. This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: Kevin McGonigle has perfect start in Tigers' opener vs. Padres