This was the first time the Pirates had at least eight doubles in one game since Aug. 24, 2002 against the Brewers.

AJ Hinch vowed that he and the Tigers will be better after suffering yet another defeat to the moribund Pirates, 8-5.

The Pirates, who had lost 11 of their previous 12 games, have taken the first two games of the series from the AL Central leaders.

The Detroit Tigers looked to continue their winning ways against the Pirates in Pittsburgh on Tuesday as they took on former Tigers utility man Don Kelly's

Preview the July 23 matchup between the Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

It’s Tuesday, July 22 and the Tigers (60-41) are in Pittsburgh to take on the Pirates (40-61). Casey Mize is slated to take the mound for Detroit against Mitch Keller for Pittsburgh.

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The Tigers’ annual series vs. the Pirates is a matchup of the two franchises that Hall of Famer Jim Leyland managed the longest, which means a chance for Detroit and Pittsburgh fans to both show appreciation for their legendary skipper.

Riley Greene will be the designated hitter for the Detroit Tigers on Monday night in Pittsburgh. The Tigers (60-40) start a three-game series at PNC Park against the Pirates (39-61) at 6:40 p.m. Catcher Jake Rogers; infielder Javier Baez; and outfielders Wenceel Perez and Jahmai Jones will be available off the bench.