- Matchup: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Detroit Tigers
- Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
- Venue: Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
- Broadcast: Detroit SportsNet
- Betting Odds: Pittsburgh (+120) | Detroit (-144)
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On Saturday at Comerica Park, the Detroit Tigers (74-85) will face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates (81-78). The betting odds for this matchup have the Pirates at +120 and the Tigers at -144, with an over/under total of 8 runs. The starting pitchers for this game are Jared Jones and Jack Flaherty.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have been scoring an average of 4.7 runs per game, placing them 6th in the MLB. They have tallied a total of 753 runs and hold an on-base percentage of .331. The Pirates have hit 243 doubles and launched 182 home runs. Thus far, they have accumulated 719 RBIs along with 1,381 hits, boasting a batting average of .253. Pittsburgh’s slugging percentage sits at .404, with 1,473 strikeouts and 560 walks drawn throughout the season.
The Pirates’ pitching staff features a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.57 and a team WHIP of 1.30. They have allowed 151 home runs and 725 runs total, ranking 19th in the MLB. With 1,268 hits allowed (averaging 8.0 hits per 9 innings) and 654 earned runs, Pittsburgh has a team ERA of 4.15 this season (18th in baseball). This season, they have struck out 1,466 batters while issuing 571 walks, with a FIP of 3.80.
The relief pitchers for the Pirates have faced runners on base 133 times and have been involved in 157 high-leverage situations. They’ve recorded 75 holds so far (24th in MLB) and achieved a save rate of 61.5%, saving 40 out of 142 opportunities. The bullpen has inherited 197 runners this year, with 33.0% scoring. Overall, the Pirates have utilized 520 relief pitchers to date.
Defensively, the Pirates have notched 4,258 putouts, 1,255 assists, and 95 errors, translating to a .983 fielding percentage, ranking them 25th in the majors. They have turned 130 double plays and converted 68.9% of balls hit into play into outs during 12,774 innings of play, also placing them 25th in MLB.
Starting pitcher Jared Jones has pitched for 218 innings in his career, racking up 250 strikeouts with an overall record of 11-14. His FIP stands at 3.98, having faced 906 batters, with an earned run average of 4.04 (98 earned runs allowed) and a WHIP of 1.163. He has given up 184 hits, averaging 7.6 hits per 9 innings, along with 70 walks issued.
On the other hand, the Detroit Tigers have tallied 177 home runs and 672 RBIs. They’ve recorded 255 doubles, drawn 574 walks, and scored a total of 709 runs. This season, the Tigers maintain an on-base percentage of .320 and a batting average of .241. Their slugging percentage is .400, averaging 4.46 runs per game, placing them 14th in the MLB. Detroit has struck out 1,381 times (8th in the league) and amassed 1,292 hits.
The Tigers possess a team WHIP of 1.220 and a FIP of 4.01 this year, ranking 5th in the league for total hits allowed with 1,217. Their pitching staff has surrendered 638 runs so far, yielding a team ERA of 3.65 (570 earned runs allowed). The strikeout-to-walk ratio stands at 8.20 (1,280 strikeouts vs. 499 walks), and they’ve given up 163 home runs, allowing 4.08 runs per 9 innings, ranking 7th overall.
With a save rate of 49.2% (ranking 28th in the league), the Tigers have deployed 495 relief pitchers this season. Their relievers have been called upon 135 times in high-leverage situations and 169 times with runners on base. Out of 136 save opportunities, the Tigers have accumulated 71 holds and recorded 32 blown saves. In 63 save chances, Detroit’s bullpen has secured 31 saves while 26.4% of inherited runners have scored.
Defensively, the Tigers have executed 127 double plays this season, leading to a fielding percentage of .987 (12th in the majors). They’ve amassed 1,420 assists, 77 errors, and 4,221 putouts throughout the season. Over 12,663 innings, the Tigers boast a defensive efficiency of 71.5% (4th in professional baseball).
Jack Flaherty, the Tigers’ starting pitcher, has allowed 916 hits throughout his career, collecting 1,232 strikeouts over 1,076 innings pitched. With a career record of 66-64, he sports an earned run average of 3.86 while allowing 7.7 hits per 9 innings. Flaherty has given up 462 earned runs, with a WHIP of 1.216 and a FIP of 3.80. His K/BB ratio is 3.13 after facing 4,509 batters in his MLB experience.
Which team will prevail in tonight’s MLB showdown against the spread or moneyline?
Choice: Back Detroit (-144)
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