Tigers drop game to Pirates despite Callahan's first home run
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 12:53 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
The Detroit Tigers fell to the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 on August 18, 2026, as Braxton Ashcraft dominated on the mound. Despite Brett Callahan hitting his first career home run, Detroit's offense struggled, collecting just five hits. Keider Montero started strong but allowed three runs in the fifth inning, which proved costly. The Tigers, now 61-65, trail by five games for the division lead and half a game for the Wild Card. The two teams will face off again in a rubber match on August 19, where Paul Skenes is slated to pitch for Pittsburgh.
- •Tigers lose 4-1 to Pirates on August 18, 2026
- •Brett Callahan hits first career home run
- •Keider Montero allows three runs in fifth inning
- •Tigers now 61-65, five games behind the division lead
- •Rubber match scheduled for August 19 against Pirates
- 12:53 AMYahoo Sports — Brett Callahan Headlines Tigers’ Three Stars in Loss to Pittsburgh
"Brett Callahan’s milestone blast provided a rare bright spot as Detroit’s stagnant offense struggled against Pittsburgh, tightening the pressure on the Tigers' narrowing postseason window.
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