The Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates kick off a three-game interleague series on Monday night at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. Paul Skenes will start for the Pirates. The main question is whether Skenes can secure enough run support to achieve a rare victory for the Pirates this year. Here’s my Tigers vs Pirates prediction.
Our Tigers vs Pirates Pick
- Pick: Detroit Tigers moneyline
- Confidence: ★★★½
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Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Detroit Tigers @ Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date & Time: Monday, July 21, 2025, 6:40 p.m. ET
- Starting Pitchers: Jack Flaherty vs Paul Skenes
- Stadium: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
- Broadcast: SportsNet PT and FDSDET
Key Storylines
Pitching Form
- Jack Flaherty: Flaherty is 5-9 this season with a 4.65 ERA. He needs to perform well for the Tigers to defeat Skenes and the Pirates.
- Paul Skenes: Skenes has been impressive this season with a 4-8 record and a 2.01 ERA. However, he lacks run support from the Pirates lineup, affecting his win tally.
Bullpen Usage
The Pirates have a marginally better bullpen ERA than the Tigers, surprising given the Tigers’ superior season record. In close late-game situations, remember that these bullpens are evenly matched.
Recent Team Streaks
- Pirates: Pittsburgh has lost three games in a row and four of their last five.
- Tigers: The Tigers are 1-4 in their last five games, with a recent win against the Texas Rangers.
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