Tigers lose to Pirates on walk-off home runs, ending road series streak
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 7:37 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
The Tigers suffered a 4-3 loss to the Pirates at PNC Park on August 19, ending their chance for an eighth consecutive road series win. The game featured a strong start from Tigers pitcher Jackson Jobe, who allowed just one run over 5⅓ innings. However, the Pirates rallied in the ninth inning, with Rafael Flores Jr. and Brandon Lowe hitting home runs against closer Kenley Jansen for the walk-off victory. The loss marks a setback for the Tigers, who had been gaining momentum in their recent games.
- •Tigers led 3-1 going into the ninth inning.
- •Jobe limited the Pirates to one run on four hits.
- •Brandon Lowe hit the game-winning home run in the ninth.
- •Paul Skenes struggled, allowing three runs in under five innings.
- •Game played on August 19 at PNC Park.
- 7:37 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers suffer walk-off loss to Pirates as road series streak ends
"The Tigers were two outs away from winning their eighth straight road series. Didn't happen.
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