The Detroit Tigers opened up the final series of the 2026 campaign with an 8-7 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night at Comerica Park. Jackson Jobe earned the win after tossing 5 1/3 frames of two-run ball and the offense produced enough early runs to fend off a furious late rally.
Taking the mound for the Olde English D on Saturday in Game 2 is right-hander Justin Verlander, who will make the final start of his illustrious Hall of Fame career. The Detroit faithful are privileged to see the all-time great wrap things up wearing the Olde English D in the park where so many memories were made.
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Opposite him will be fellow righty Kirby Yates, who will make his first and only start of the season. The 39-year-old has dealt with injuries this summer and is also pondering retirement after the schedule concludes.
Here is a quick look at the pitching matchup as the Tigers look to seize a series win on Saturday.
Detroit Tigers (75-85) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (81-79)
Time (ET): 1:10 p.m. ET
Place: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan
SB Nation Site: Bucs Dugout
Media: Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio Network
Game 161: RHP Juston Verlander (0-1, 12.27 ) vs. RHP Kirby Yates (2-5, 3.32 ERA)
|
Player |
G |
IP |
K% |
BB% |
GB% |
FIP |
fWAR |
|
Verlander |
1 |
3.2 |
5.3 |
10.5 |
18.8 |
7.73 |
-0.1 |
|
Yates |
45 |
40.2 |
27.9 |
9.9 |
32.7 |
3.25 |
0.5 |
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