The Pittsburgh Pirates(9-2) face the Detroit Tigers(6-4) in today’s series finale.
The Pirates took a 1-0 series lead yesterday after winning 7-4. Mitch Keller pitched 6.0 innings, giving up five hits and two earned runs. He walked three and struck nine in the game. Bryan Reynolds was 2 for 5, hitting a home run and recording an RBI. Rowdy Tellez finished 1 for 3, scoring two runs.
Reese Olson lasted 6.0 innings for Detroit, allowing nine hits and six earned runs. He walked three and struck out three in the game. Matt Vierling was 2 for 4 at the plate, scoring a run and tallying one RBI.
Can Pittsburgh continue to dominate and clinch the series, or will the Tigers come out swinging and get the win?
Pirates vs. Tigers Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Detroit Tigers |
+1.5 -185 |
O8.5 -110 |
+105 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates |
-1.5 +154 |
U8.5 -110 |
-125 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Pirates vs. Tigers Game Details
- Fixture: Detroit @ Pittsburgh
- Date and Time: April 9, 2024, @ 12:35 pm EST
- Location: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Weather: Partly Cloudy and 71 Degrees
Apex Tale of the Tape
| Pittsburgh Pirates | vs. | Detroit Tigers |
| 9-2 | Record | 6-4 |
| 6.00 | Runs/G | 3.30 |
| .273 | BA | .214 |
| .770 | OPS | .624 |
| 10 | HR | 9 |
| 4 | SB | 7 |
| 3.55 | ERA | 3.41 |
| 1.13 | WHIP | 1.15 |
| 8.5 | K/G | 8.5 |
| 5 | Quality Starts | 2 |
| 10 | Errors | 3 |
Key Stats
Pittsburgh Pirates
Martin Perez(LHP) will get the start for the Pirates today. Perez has started the season 1-0 with a 2.45 ERA and has struck out eight batters. Connor Joe leads the team with a .324 batting average and an OBP of .444. Oneil Cruz has collected 14 hits, while Bryan Reynolds has hit two home runs and recorded ten RBIs.
Detroit Tigers
The Tigers are expected to start Casey Mize(RHP) for today’s game. Mize has started the season 0-0 with a 6.23 ERA and four strikeouts. Colt Keith leads the team with a .250 batting average, while Gio Urshela has ten hits. Riley Greene has a team-high three home runs, Mark Canha has an OBP of .395. and Carson Kelly has tallied five RBIs.
Game Prediction
The Tigers have lost three games in a row, two of which were against one of the worst teams in the MLB. Their offense has been struggling, which will continue with Perez on the mound today. Casey Mize will have a rough day on the mound against this Pirates lineup that has been rolling lately. Follow the numbers in this one and back Pittsburgh to sweep the series.
Final Pick
Pittsburgh Pirates ML (-125)
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