The Tigers gave Skubal a lead in the bottom of the first when Gleyber Torres singled, Jahmai Jones doubled, and Riley Greene drove in Torres with a sacrifice fly. Detroit added four more runs in the second inning off Pirates starter Andrew Heaney, highlighted by Greene’s bases-clearing, three-run double.

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The Detroit Tigers were scheduled to play two games against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday to make up for a rainout on Wednesday night, with ace Tarik Skubal set to take the mound in the first matchup against Andrew Heaney. Thursday's game was postponed due to an inclement weather forecast as dark clouds filled the sky above Comerica Park.