Tough Day for the Tigers 
What a game it was, fellow Tigers fans, against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Despite an impressive fight, the Detroit Tigers came up just short, being defeated by a final score of 8-5. While the result wasn't in our favor, our boys showed resilience and a fighting spirit throughout the match.Highlights and Scoring Drives 
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The first few innings were a pitcher’s duel with both teams staying scoreless until the Pirates broke through in the bottom of the 2nd inning to go up 2-0. Unfortunately, the third inning saw a costly error that gave the Pirates another run. By the end of the 4th, the Pirates extended their lead to 5-0.Our bats finally came alive in the top of the 5th inning when Jake Rogers unleashed a massive homer to center field, driving in Parker Meadows and Javier Báez. The momentum continued in the 8th with Jahmai Jones smashing a monstrous homer to put our Tigers a bit closer at 8-5.
Missed Opportunities 
Though we had our moments, the Pirates capitalized on multiple errors while we stranded several runners in scoring position. We showed promise, especially with solid hits from Spencer Torkelson and Gleyber Torres, who each put up impressive performances. The bullpen also had its struggles, allowing the Pirates to pull away again with added insurance runs.Looking Forward 
While it's tough to suffer a loss on the road, there were bright spots—like Rogers' commanding homer—that we can build upon. Tigers will get back to Comerica Park and work on these close contests! Let's keep our heads up and continue to support our team as the season progresses. Go Tigers! 
Scoreboard for Tigers @ Pirates (July 22nd, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
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| 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 14 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 3 |