Detroit finally snapped its losing streak and now heads to Pittsburgh to face a floundering franchise.
The Detroit Tigers snapped a six-game losing streak on Sunday night, earning their first win since the All-Star break while preventing a sweep at the hands of the Texas Rangers in Arlington, 2-1. It was win No. 60 for the franchise in the 100th game played this summer.
Next up for AJ Hinch and Co. are the Pittsburgh Pirates , who host the good guys this week starting on Monday at PNC Park. The Bucs were swept at home by the Chicago White Sox in three games to open up the second half and have just one victory in their last 10 contests.
Despite the six-game skid, believe it or not, the Tigers still have the best record in Major League Baseball, with a half-game lead over the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers . Additionally, Detroit’s lead in the American League Central remains a robust 11 games over the Cleveland Guardians .
As far as run differential is concerned, the Motor City Kitties are fourth in the league at plus-83 while the Pirates are minus-73.
On Monday evening, Detroit sends Jack Flaherty to the mound to face the best right-handed starter in the big leagues, Paul Skenes. Here is a look at how they match up.
Detroit Tigers (60-40) at Pittsburgh Pirates (39-61)
Time (ET): 6:40 p.m.
Place: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
SB Nation Site: Bucs Dugout
Media: FanDuel Sports Detroit
, MLB.TV
, Tigers Radio Network
Game 101: RHP Jack Flaherty (5-9, 4.65 ERA) vs. RHP Paul Skenes (4-8, 2.01 ERA)
FLAHERTY
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SKENES
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