Final
Tigers bring undefeated record to Pittsburgh
Apr 13, 2015 - 2:27 PM (SportsNetwork.com) - The Detroit Tigers aim to stay unbeaten on Monday when they head to Pittsburgh for the Pirates' home opener at PNC Park.Detroit continued to roll on Sunday, as Miguel Cabrera went 4-for-4 with his first two homers of the season and four RBI to lead the Tigers to an 8-5 win over the Cleveland Indians.
J.D. Martinez chipped in three hits and three RBI, including a solo homer in the ninth inning for some insurance for the Tigers, who are 6-0 for the first time since 1985 and have outscored their opponents 47-16 this season.
Left-hander Kyle Lobstein (1-0) got his first win in three starts against the Indians after giving up three runs, eight hits and two walks in five innings.
Getting the call for the Tigers on Monday will be righty Anibal Sanchez, who was terrific in his first start. Sanchez defeated the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday, as he scattered three hits over 6 2/3 scoreless innings.
The 2013 AL ERA champ has allowed a .204 career average to the Pirates.
Pittsburgh, meanwhile, bounced back from a season-opening sweep in Cincinnati to take two of three from the Milwaukee Brewers. On Sunday, Andrew McCutchen homered and had four RBI to power the Pirates to a 10-2 win.
Casey Sadler (1-0) was solid in his first major league start, allowing two runs on four hits and a walk in five innings with five strikeouts. He was called on to start after Francisco Liriano was placed on the paternity leave list.
On Monday, Pittsburgh will rely on righty Gerrit Cole on Monday. The talented right-hander did not get a decision on Wednesday in Cincinnati, as he yielded three runs and five hits in five innings of his team's 5-4 loss.
Cole, though, could find the win column on Monday, as he owns a 4-1 interleague record in six starts, with 39 strikeouts in 38 1/3 innings, and an 11-6 career mark in PNC Park.
The Pirates were 9-2 in games Cole started at home last season.
Pittsburgh split four games with the Tigers last season.
- DETROIT: 4
PITTSBURGH: 5
Final
Apr 13 4:10 PM - J.Martinez homered to left on a 1-1 count, Mi.Cabrera scored.
Tigers 4, Pirates 5 Top 9, 0 OutsApr 13 4:04 PM - J.D. Martinez homers to right field. Miguel Cabrera scores.
Tigers 4, Pirates 5 Top 9, 0 OutsApr 13 4:04 PM - Miguel Cabrera doubles to deep left field. Ian Kinsler scores.
Tigers 2, Pirates 5 Top 9, 0 OutsApr 13 4:02 PM - Corey Hart homers to center field. Francisco Cervelli scores.
Tigers 1, Pirates 5 Bot 7, 1 OutApr 13 3:36 PM - Nick Castellanos grounds out to shortstop. Yoenis Cespedes out at second. J.D. Martinez to third. Miguel Cabrera scores.
Tigers 1, Pirates 2 Top 7, 2 OutsApr 13 3:29 PM - Castellanos grounded into a double play, shortstop Mercer to second baseman N.Walker to first baseman P.Alvarez, Mi.Cabrera scored, J.Martinez to third, Cespedes out.
Tigers 1, Pirates 2 Top 7, 2 OutsApr 13 3:29 PM - Andrew McCutchen out on a sacrifice fly to deep right center field to J.D. Martinez. Gregory Polanco to third. Josh Harrison scores.
Tigers 0, Pirates 2 Bot 3, 0 OutsApr 13 2:29 PM - McCutchen hit a sacrifice fly to right fielder J.Martinez, Harrison scored, Polanco to third.
Tigers 0, Pirates 2 Bot 3, 1 OutApr 13 2:29 PM - Anthony Gose grounds out to shortstop, Jordy Mercer to Pedro Alvarez.
Apr 13 1:40 PM - DETROIT: 0
PITTSBURGH: 0
Top 1, 0 Outs
Apr 13 1:40 PM
Related News
- Breaking down the Tigers offensive projections for 2024 Dec 26
- Pirates Top Games of 2023: No. 6 - Drew Maggi gets his moment Dec 23
- The Pirates got it right with Andrew McCutchen Dec 22
- Tigers sign RHP Shelby Miller to a one-year contract Dec 22
- Friday Open Thread: Your Tigers Christmas wish Dec 22
- Bucs Arghticles: Pirates’ Andrew McCutchen makes comments after signing Dec 22
- Pirates targeting first baseman in upcoming MLB Draft Dec 22
- Bucs Arghticles: Pirates sign Ryan Mattson Dec 21
- Pirates Top Games of 2023: No. 7 - Johan Oviedo shuts out the Royals Dec 20
- Andrew McCutchen re-signs with Pirates for 2024 season Dec 19
- Talk the Plank Podcast: The Pirates are a bit ‘Rowdy’ Dec 19
- Bucs Arghticles: Pirates sign Martín Pérez to deal Dec 19