The Tigers defeated the Padres 6-0 on Opening Day in a game at Petco Park, with Tarik Skubal dominating the win. Despite Nick Pivetta's strong performance, the Tigers' victory was marred by a public unraveling in which he allowed six runs on seven hits and three walks in his Opening Day debut. Despite this, the Padres were not quite as strong as Detroit, with only Ramon Laureano's solo home run and Kevin McGonigle's two-run double. The Tigers also won the game 4-0. The loss leaves the Padres without a win and leaves Michael King facing another challenge for the team. The game was marked by a significant turnaround for the Tigers and San Diego, with both teams looking to compete for a title this year.