Tigers challenge Paul Skenes in series finale against Pirates
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
The Detroit Tigers face the Pittsburgh Pirates in the final game of their three-game series on August 19 at PNC Park. Jackson Jobe, seeking to regain his form after Tommy John surgery, is set to pitch against Paul Skenes, the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner. This season, Skenes has struggled with a 3.88 ERA, raising concerns after a promising start, while Jobe is attempting to build on his second outing of the season. The first pitch is scheduled for 12:35 p.m. ET, and the game will be broadcast on Detroit SportsNet.
- •Tigers and Pirates play at PNC Park today.
- •Jobe faces Skenes, who has a 3.88 ERA this season.
- •Both teams have struggled recently, affecting their standings.
- •Game starts at 12:35 p.m. ET, televised on Detroit SportsNet.
- •Tigers lack key players due to injuries and roster changes.
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — GameThread: Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 12:35 p.m.
- 3:35 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Jackson Jobe vs. Paul Skenes
- 9:10 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers vs Paul Skenes, Pirates prediction, TV channel, stream
"Detroit Tigers (61-64) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (61-66) Time/Place: 12:35 p.m., PNC ParkSB Nation Site: Bucs DugoutMedia: Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: RHP Jackson Jobe (1-1, 6.23 ERA) vs. RHP Paul Skenes (9-11, 3.88 ERA)
"Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes will face the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday, with Jackson Jobe countering. Here's our Tigers vs Pirates prediction.
"The Pirates are at PNC Park looking to grab a win today.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 4:30 PMGameThread: Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 12:35 p.m.
Detroit Tigers (61-64) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (61-66) Time/Place: 12:35 p.m., PNC ParkSB Nation Site: Bucs DugoutMedia: Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: RHP Jackson Jobe (1-1, 6.23 ERA) vs. RHP Paul Skenes (9-11, 3.88 ERA)
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 3:35 PMDetroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Jackson Jobe vs. Paul Skenes
The Pirates are at PNC Park looking to grab a win today.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 9:10 AMTigers vs Paul Skenes, Pirates prediction, TV channel, stream
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes will face the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday, with Jackson Jobe countering. Here's our Tigers vs Pirates prediction.
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