TST Images: Tigers defeat Padres, 5-2, at Petco Park

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill (3) celebrates a double during an MLB game between the Detroit Tigers and the San Diego Padres, Friday March 27, 2026 at Petco Park in San Diego, Calif. SAN DIEGO – The Detroit Tigers defeated the San Diego Padres, 5-2, at Petco Park on March 27, 2026. The Sporting Tribune’s Brandon Pollard was there to capture the following TST Images.

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill (3) waits to swing during an MLB game between the Detroit Tigers and the San Diego Padres, Friday March 27, 2026 at Petco Park in San Diego, Calif. Brandon Pollard - The Sporting Tribune San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill (3) waits to swing during an MLB game between the Detroit Tigers and the San Diego Padres, Friday March 27, 2026 at Petco Park in San Diego, Calif. San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill (3) celebrates a double during an MLB game between the Detroit Tigers and the San Diego Padres, Friday March 27, 2026 at Petco Park in San Diego, Calif.

Brandon Pollard - The Sporting Tribune San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill (3) celebrates a double during an MLB game between the Detroit Tigers and the San Diego Padres, Friday March 27, 2026 at Petco Park in San Diego, Calif. San Diego Padres relief pitcher Adrian Morejon (50) delivers a pitch during an MLB game between the Detroit Tigers and the San Diego Padres, Friday March 27, 2026 at Petco Park in San Diego, Calif. Brandon Pollard - The Sporting Tribune San Diego Padres relief pitcher Adrian Morejon (50) delivers a pitch during an MLB game between the Detroit Tigers and the San Diego Padres, Friday March 27, 2026 at Petco Park in San Diego, Calif.

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) waves to fans before an MLB game between the Detroit Tigers and the San Diego Padres, Friday March 27, 2026 at Petco Park in San Diego, Calif. Brandon Pollard - The Sporting Tribune San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr.