Pirates rally falls short against Tigers in series opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 2:35 AM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates fell to the Detroit Tigers 8-7 in the first game of their series at Comerica Park on September 25, 2026. After trailing 8-2, the Pirates mounted a five-run rally in the eighth inning, highlighted by Rafael Flores Jr.'s three-run home run. Despite this surge, they could not complete the comeback. The Pirates scored their first runs in the second inning, while the Tigers struck back in the second for a tie and later expanded their lead significantly. Pittsburgh now looks to even the series in the next game.
- •Pirates score two runs in the second inning to take an early lead
- •Tigers respond with multiple runs, leading 8-2 after the seventh
- •Pirates rally in the eighth with five runs, including a three-run homer
- •Game played on September 25, 2026, at Comerica Park
- 2:35 AMYahoo Sports — Pirates late surge falls short in series opener vs. Tigers
"The Pirates used a five-run eighth inning to get within one run but fell short in an 8-7 loss to the Tigers on Friday night at Comerica Park.
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