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Detroit Tigers face Pirates tonight on ESPN at PNC Park

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Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Detroit Tigers face Pirates tonight on ESPN at PNC Park

Summary

The Detroit Tigers play the Pittsburgh Pirates tonight at 7:05 p.m. ET at PNC Park. The Tigers aim to regain momentum after being swept by the Chicago White Sox last week, leaving them 5½ games behind in the AL Central. Detroit is 38-26 since June, trailing the Boston Red Sox for the best record in the AL during that span. They will start lefty Framber Valdez, while the Pirates will send out Carmen Mlodzinski who's struggled recently as a starter. The matchup can be watched live on ESPN.

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By the Numbers

•Tigers are 60-64 and 5½ games behind the White Sox
•Framber Valdez starts for the Tigers
•Carmen Mlodzinski starts for the Pirates
•Game time is 7:05 p.m. ET
•Viewing options include ESPN and streaming on Fubo

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Will the Detroit Tigers bounce back and beat the Pittsburgh Pirates today? Here's our prediction and info for how to watch on national TV.
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