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Pirates clinch winning season with 4-2 victory over Tigers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 9:44 PM

Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Pirates clinch winning season with 4-2 victory over Tigers

Summary

The Pittsburgh Pirates secured a 4-2 victory against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday, marking their first winning season in eight years. Konnor Griffin hit a home run and contributed to a four-run lead by the fourth inning. Detroit managed two runs late in the game with homers from Kevin McGonigle and Eduardo Valencia but was unable to complete a comeback. The victory improved the Pirates' record to 82-80 while the Tigers finished the season at 76-86. Pittsburgh ended the year with an 11-game improvement over 2025, a significant turnaround after multiple losing seasons.

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By the Numbers

•Konnor Griffin hit his sixth homer of the season.
•Pittsburgh finishes the season 82-80 after an 11-win increase.
•Detroit concludes 2026 at 76-86, down 11 wins from last year.
•Mason Montgomery earned his 18th save for Pittsburgh.
•The game attracted 30,165 fans, totaling 2,322,353 for the season.

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9:44 PMYahoo Sports — Griffin's homer helps Pirates finish with winning record, beating Detroit 4-2

What they're saying

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Konnor Griffin homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates recorded their first winning season in eight years with a 4-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday in the final game for both teams. Pittsburgh (82-80), which improved by 11 wins over 2025, hadn't finished with a record over .500 since going 82-79 in 2018. Detroit, which made the postseason the previous two years, finished 76-86, an 11-win drop from 2025.
— Yahoo Sportsby DAVE HOGG

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