The Detroit Tigers are gearing up for a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates starting Tuesday night at Comerica Park. Coming off a challenging series against the Cincinnati Reds, which saw them lose two out of three games, the Tigers will be looking to regain their momentum. They faced tough competition as their offense struggled, while their pitching couldn’t contain the potent Reds lineup, culminating in an 8-4 defeat on Sunday.
This loss marked the first series defeat for the Tigers since being swept at home by the Cleveland Guardians in late May. Despite this setback, they maintain a strong nine-game lead in the American League Central over the Minnesota Twins, reflecting a generally successful month of baseball for the team.
The Pirates arrive in Detroit fighting to improve their standing, currently sitting at the bottom of the NL Central and 11 games behind in the Wild Card race.
The starting pitchers for the series opener will be Casey Mize for the Tigers, holding a solid 6-2 record with a 2.95 ERA, while the Pirates will counter with Bailey Falter, who has a record of 5-3 and a 3.36 ERA.
Fans eager to catch the matchup can tune in to the FanDuel Sports Network Detroit at 6:40 p.m. ET on Tuesday, June 17. With a chance to bounce back, the Tigers will be looking to reclaim their offensive prowess and defensive stability against the struggling Pirates.
This series could provide the Tigers with an opportunity to strengthen their lead in the division while also potentially boosting team morale following the recent series loss.