Most cleats, even pro stock, ship in matched pairs. When one foot swims and the other pinches, you’re either sliding inside the shoe that’s too big or jamming load‑bearing joints in the one that’s too small. For a pitcher landing violently on the front side 100+ times a night? That matters.

On Tuesday, the Detroit Tigers (60-41) are visiting the Pittsburgh Pirates (40-61), at 6:40 p.m. ET, in the second game of a three-game series.