Dingler and Vierling homer, Tigers hold off Giants 5-4 to avoid sweep

Detroit Tigers' Dillon Dingler, right, celebrates with Zach McKinstry after hitting a two-run home run against the San Francisco Giants during the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, in San Francisco.

Detroit Tigers' Dillon Dingler, right, celebrates with Zach McKinstry after hitting a two-run home run against the San Francisco Giants during the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)


9 photos
Save Story
Leer en español

Estimated read time: Less than a minute

SAN FRANCISCO — Dillon Dingler hit his first career home run, Matt Vierling also went deep, and the Detroit Tigers held on to beat the San Francisco Giants 5-4 to avoid the series sweep. Colt Keith added two hits and an RBI and three Tigers relievers combined for four shutout innings to back rookie Keider Montero's uneven outing. Dingler hit a two-run home run in the second inning then doubled and scored in the fifth. Montero (3-5) gave up four runs on five hits and four walks. Will Vest earned his first save of the season. Matt Chapman had three hits and three RBIs for the Giants.

Photos

Most recent MLB stories

Related topics

MLBNational Sports
Michael Wagaman
    KSL.com Beyond Series

    KSL Weather Forecast

    KSL Weather Forecast
    Play button