Pirates fall 8-5 to Tigers after early deficit at PNC Park
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 2:55 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates lost 8-5 to the Detroit Tigers at PNC Park on August 17. Carmen Mlodzinski struggled on the mound, allowing five runs in 3.0 innings. The Tigers jumped out to an early lead with multiple runs in the first two innings, including a two-run home run by Kevin McGonigle. Although the Pirates closed the gap to three runs in the sixth inning, they were unable to tie the game. The teams will meet again for a rematch soon.
- •Carmen Mlodzinski allowed five runs in 3.0 innings.
- •Kevin McGonigle hit a two-run homer in the second inning.
- •Nick Yorke contributed three RBIs for the Pirates.
- •Pirates brought tying run to the plate in the seventh inning.
- •Next matchup features RHP Braxton Ashcraft for the Pirates.
- 2:55 AMYahoo Sports — Pirates’ early deficit proves insurmountable in loss to Tigers
"Carmen Mlodzinski was knocked around and the Pirates couldn’t crawl out of an early deficit, falling 8-5 to the Tigers at PNC Park on Monday night.
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