The Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates will face off in a three-game interleague series starting Monday night at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. Paul Skenes is set to pitch for the Pirates. The main question is if Skenes will receive enough offensive support to secure a rare win for the Pirates this season. Here, I’ll provide my prediction for the Tigers vs. Pirates matchup.
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 comes into this game with a 5-9 record and a 4.65 ERA. For the Tigers to win against Skenes and the Pirates, Flaherty needs to perform at his best.
- Paul Skenes: Skenes has been impressive this season with a 4-8 record and a 2.01 ERA. Unfortunately, the Pirates’ offensive struggles have limited Skenes’ win opportunities.
Bullpen Usage
The Pirates have a slightly better bullpen ERA than the Tigers this year, which is surprising considering the Tigers have a superior overall record. In a close game, both bullpens are evenly matched.
Recent Team Streaks
- Pirates: Pittsburgh has lost three in a row and four of their last five games.
- Tigers: The Tigers are 1-4 in their last five games. They won their most recent game on Sunday Night Baseball against the Texas Rangers.
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