A Rocky Start for the Tigers
The game got off to a rough start for the Detroit Tigers, with the Pirates taking an early lead in the second inning. After a solid start with Tyler Callihan and Konnor Griffin's efforts, the Pirates struck gold when Esmerlyn Valdez brought home two runs due to an error by our right fielder, Kerry Carpenter. Termarr Johnson then followed up with a single, allowing Es. Valdez to score, putting the Pirates ahead, 3-0.
The Tigers Roar Back
But those who know our Tigers knew not to count us out just yet! In the bottom of the third, Colt Keith and Jake Rogers set the stage by getting on base. Zach McKinstry showed great awareness, drawing a walk to load the bases. Then, our hero and designated hitter, Austin Slater, hit a ground-rule double to drive in two crucial runs! Wenceel Perez continued the momentum, bringing another run home with a ground out. Suddenly, the game was tied, 3-3!
Pirates Slip Away
Despite our valiant efforts, the Pirates managed to regain the lead. Jhostynxon Garcia took advantage of a throwing error and base-running opportunity to score a run, pushing the score to 4-3 in their favor. In the eighth inning, Jhostynxon Garcia tripled, and Yordany De Los Santos secured another run to extend their lead to 5-3. Our boys fought hard to close the gap, with Kerry Carpenter tripling in the sixth and our lineup producing several promising opportunities, but we couldn't overcome their defense. The game ended with a 5-3 victory for the Pirates.Even though it was a tough loss today, we have to commend Austin Slater for his clutch performance and the rest of the team for their efforts. Better luck next time, and let's keep cheering for our Tigers!
Scoreboard for Pirates @ Tigers (March 7th, 2026)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0 |