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Detroit Tigers vs Pittsburgh Pirates

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Tigers
3-2-1
5-3
Final
Pirates
1-4
LECOM Park
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Who won: Tigers 5-3

The Detroit Tigers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-3 on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at LECOM Park. The Tigers lead the series 1-0. The Tigers outscored the Pirates 2-0 in the 7th inning. Wenceel Perez went 2-for-2 with a home run and 1 RBI for the Tigers. Tsung-Che Cheng went 1-for-2 with a home run and 2 RBI for the Pirates.

Latest headlines

ESPN · Sep 29
Athletics' Zack Gelof sues Tigers after hitting metal fence
Recap · Sep 27
Griffin's homer helps Pirates finish with winning record, beating Detroit 4-2
Preview · Sep 27
Tigers try to sweep series against the Pirates
ESPN · Sep 26
Pirates' Kirby Yates retires after 12 MLB seasons, 1st start
ESPN · Sep 26
Tigers' emotional Justin Verlander leaves final career start to hugs
Recap · Sep 26
Justin Verlander makes teary farewell to 21-year career as Tigers rally to beat Pirates 4-3
Recap · Sep 25
Torkelson narrowly misses cycle as Tigers hang on to beat Pirates, 8-7
Preview · Sep 25
Tigers open 3-game series with the Pirates

Injuries and inactives

Tigers4th in AL Cent
  • Burch Smith RP
    Shoulder, Surgery, right
    60-Day-IL
  • Colt Keith 3B
    Thumb, Sprain, left
    10-Day-IL
  • Kerry Carpenter RF
    Foot, Plantar Fasciitis, left
    60-Day-IL
  • Parker Meadows CF
    Arm, Surgery, left
    60-Day-IL
  • Troy Melton SP
    Arm, Soreness, right
    15-Day-IL
Pirates3rd in NL Cent
  • Oneil Cruz CF
    Knee, Bruise, left
    Day-To-Day
  • Braxton Ashcraft SP
    Arm, Soreness, right
    15-Day-IL
  • Esmerlyn Valdez RF
    Hamstring, Strain, left
    10-Day-IL
  • Isaac Mattson RP
    Hip, Inflammation
    15-Day-IL
  • Mitch Keller SP
    Shoulder, Strain, right
    60-Day-IL

Lineups

Tigers4th in AL Cent
Lineup
  1. 1Parker MeadowsCF
  2. 2Gio UrshelaDH
  3. 3Zach McKinstry2B
  4. 4Carson KellyC
  5. 5Andy Ibanez3B
  6. 6Bligh MadrisRF
  7. 7Justice BigbieLF
  8. 8Andre Lipcius1B
  9. 9Eddys LeonardSS
Pirates3rd in NL Cent
Lineup
  1. 1Nick GonzalesDH
  2. 2Jared Triolo3B
  3. 3Connor Joe1B
  4. 4Gilberto CelestinoRF
  5. 5Jason DelayC
  6. 6Jihwan BaeCF
  7. 7Alika Williams2B
  8. 8Billy McKinneyLF
  9. 9Tsung-Che ChengSS

Head to head

DET leads series 1-0

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Game info

Venue
LECOM Park, Bradenton, Florida · Attendance 4,625
Officials
Jonathan Parra (Home Plate Umpire), Chad Fairchild (First Base Umpire), Ben May (Second Base Umpire), Junior Valentine (Third Base Umpire)

Injuries, starters, headlines and game info from ESPN. Headlines open on ESPN.

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