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Pirates and Tigers face off with Ashcraft and Montero on the mound

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 9:40 PM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Pirates and Tigers face off with Ashcraft and Montero on the mound

Summary

The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Detroit Tigers tonight at PNC Park at 6:40 p.m. ET in the second game of their three-game series. The Pirates will start All-Star Braxton Ashcraft, who recently pitched a complete game against the Miami Marlins, while the Tigers counter with Kader Montero, coming off a scoreless outing against the Cleveland Guardians. Both teams are vying for critical wins as the Tigers remain in contention for an AL Wild Card spot, making this matchup significant for both sides.

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By the Numbers

•Game takes place on August 18, 2026, at PNC Park.
•Braxton Ashcraft has 12 wins this season.
•Kader Montero is having a breakout year with 9 wins.
•Pirates look to continue recent success against the Tigers.

Latest Updates

10:30 PMYahoo Sports — GameThread: Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 6:40 p.m.
9:40 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Keider Montero vs. Braxton Ashcraft

What they're saying

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Detroit Tigers (61-64) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (61-66) Time/Place: 6:40 p.m., PNC ParkSB Nation Site: Bucs DugoutMedia: Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: RHP Keider Montero (9-7, 3.22 ERA) vs. RHP Braxton Ashcraft (12-5, 3.88 ERA)
— Yahoo Sports