Tigers Daily Report
September 26, 2026
Executive Summary
The Tigers' season enters its final stretch with a critical game today against Pittsburgh. The Tigers host the Pirates at 1:10 PM ET, with both teams fighting for pride in the series finale.
Top Story
Tigers Edge Pirates in Series Opener, 8-7
The Tigers defeated the Pirates 8-7, taking the lead after each team scored two runs in the second with a four-run third inning. The game featured a dramatic finish as the Pirates rallied with five runs in the eighth inning but could not tie the game in the 9th. The win came in front of fans celebrating the final days of the franchise's era at Comerica Park, which will be named Fifth Third Park next season.
Around the Club
- Schedule — The Tigers face the Pirates again on September 27 at 3:10 PM ET, wrapping up a three-game series at home to close the regular season.
- Roster — Detroit finished the season 73-82 (.471), securing a losing record for the first time since 2023.
- Prospects — Zyhir Hope made a splash in the Eastern League Finals, demolishing a first-inning home run in Game 2 for Double-A Erie before the squad fell to Reading.
Quick Hits
- The Tigers acquired prospects Zahir Hope, River Ryan, and Brady Smith in a mid-season trade deadline deal that sent ace Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers.
- Young reliever Troy Melton was placed on the 15-day injured list due to right arm fatigue.
Next Game
Pirates — September 26, 2026, 1:10 PM ET, Comerica Park
Tigers Daily Report — September 26, 2026