Detroit Tigers vs Pittsburgh Pirates | August 17, 2026

Scheduled August 17, 2026 • PNC Park, Pittsburgh

Detroit Tigers

59-60

Pittsburgh Pirates

58-63

MLB PREVIEW • August 17, 2026 Featured Matchup

MLB Matchup: Detroit Tigers (59-60) travels to play Pittsburgh Pirates (58-63) at PNC Park, Pittsburgh.

Detroit Tigers

Visiting Side

Record 59-60

Pittsburgh Pirates

Home Side

Record 58-63

Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape

Circled Game Matchup Projection

59%

Detroit Tigers

41%

Pittsburgh Pirates

Projected Score DET 5 - PIT 4.1

Data Confidence High

Data Used 5 of 6 categories

Detroit Tigers has a stronger overall season performance.
Pittsburgh Pirates has a stronger home record.
Pittsburgh Pirates boasts a more productive batting lineup.

Detroit Tigers

STAT

Pittsburgh Pirates

49.6% Win % 47.9%

59-60 Overall Record 58-63

31-27 Home Record 30-30

28-33 Away Record 28-33

4.57 Runs / G 5.02

.244 Team BA .256

.729 Team OPS .746

3.49 Team ERA 4.34

1.20 WHIP 1.33

3988 AB (At Bats) 4150

539 R (Runs) 602

972 H (Hits) 1064

179 2B (Doubles) 187

24 3B (Triples) 12

144 HR (Home Runs) 145

514 RBI (Runs Batted In) 576

1631 TB (Total Bases) 1710

423 BB (Walks) 436

1018 SO (Strikeouts) 1135

35 SB (Stolen Bases) 103

.244 AVG .256

.320 OBP .334

.409 SLG .412

.729 OPS .746

531.4 RC (Runs Created) 584.7

.094 BB/PA .093

0.42 BB/K 0.38

3.93 P/PA 3.91

347 XBH (Extra Base Hits) 344

4502 PA (Plate Appearances) 4686

27.7 AB/HR 28.6

3.49 ERA 4.34

1.20 WHIP 1.33

1045.2 IP (Innings) 1071.2

896 H (Hits Allowed) 986

405 ER (Earned Runs) 517

113 HR (HR Allowed) 125

355 BB (Walks Allowed) 437

984 K (Strikeouts) 1113

8.5 K/9 (K Per 9) 9.3

58 W (Wins) 58

60 L (Losses) 62

23 SV (Saves) 23

0.988 FP (Fielding %) 0.983

52 E (Errors) 71

179 DP (Double Plays) 187

4218 TC (Total Chances) 4223

3137 PO (Putouts) 3215

1029 A (Assists) 937

35.9 RF (Range Factor) 34.9

Situational Context Environment

Venue Advantage Host Pittsburgh Pirates plays on familiar turf at PNC Park, Pittsburgh.

Conditions Conditions: Dome/Indoor

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Circled Game Takeaway

Circled Game Analytical Outlook

Why Detroit Tigers Could Win

Detroit Tigers brings a Team ERA of 3.49 and Batting Average of .244 into the matchup.

Why Pittsburgh Pirates Could Win

Pittsburgh Pirates counters with a Team ERA of 4.34 and Batting Average of .256.

Deciding Factor

The deciding factor will be if Detroit Tigers's superior pitching can dominate the matchup.

Game Details

PNC Park, Pittsburgh

Dome/Indoor • 77°F

Attendance

N/A

Closing Odds

Line: NL | O/U: TBD

Pitching & Leaders

Team Batting Average

Team Home Runs

Team Batting Average

Team Home Runs

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Detroit Tigers (50.7%) Pittsburgh Pirates (49.3%)

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