Tough Day for the Tigers' Offense 
Hey Tigers fans, it was a tough day for Detroit's bats as we faced a relentless Pittsburgh Pirates team. Despite our best efforts, we just couldn't get the scoreboard moving, ending the game with a 0-3 loss. Let's break down what happened inning-by-inning.Missed Opportunities and Dugout Disappointment 
The game started with some unfortunate groundouts by Colt Keith and Gleyber Torres, followed by a strikeout from Riley Greene. Our lineup struggled to make any substantial contact through the first few innings, with Spencer Torkelson and Zach McKinstry also falling short in the second inning. We finally saw some spark when Parker Meadows doubled in the third, but sadly, we couldn't convert his effort into a run.Pitching Pressure and Pirate Success 
The Pirates were able to capitalize on our hiccups. In the second inning, after a couple of singles and a walk, Spencer Horwitz and Bryan Reynolds brought the heat with crucial RBI hits that put Pittsburgh ahead 3-0. Our subsequent pitching changes, including efforts from Lee, couldn't shake the Pirates' resolve, and they maintained their lead throughout.Searching for a Silver Lining 
While it wasn't our day, it's worth noting some standout performances. Matt Vierling managed to reach base a couple of times and Dillon Dingler gave us a glimmer of hope with his 9th inning single to try to start a late rally. The team's spirit and effort were evident even as the final scorecard wasn't in our favor. Let's hope the Tigers pull through and roar back to life in the next matchup! 
Scoreboard for Tigers @ Pirates (July 21st, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |