Tigers end season with a loss to Pirates, finish below .500
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 9:42 PM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
The Detroit Tigers concluded their season with a 4-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on September 27, finishing with a record of 76-86. The Tigers fell short of playoff expectations after suffering a difficult stretch in May, where they posted a 6-22 record. Injuries plagued the team throughout the season, impacting key players like Justin Verlander and Riley Greene. While the Tigers demonstrated resilience by remaining competitive in August, their chances dwindled after Greene's injury in early September. Manager A.J. Hinch and players like Greene and Dillon Dingler reflect on the lessons learned and express optimism for next season.
- •Tigers finish season 10 games under.500 with a plus-71 run differential.
- •Team experienced significant injuries, impacting roster consistency.
- •Riley Greene's injury in September proved critical for playoff hopes.
- •Tigers are optimistic about rebounding next season.
- 9:42 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers cap 'disappointing' season with loss to Pirates
"That the Tigers finished 10 games under .500 (76-86) with the fourth-best run differential in the American League (plus-71) tells a big part of the story.
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