Detroit Tigers vs Pittsburgh Pirates | August 19, 2026

Scheduled August 19, 2026 • PNC Park, Pittsburgh

Detroit Tigers

60-64

Pittsburgh Pirates

61-65

MLB PREVIEW • August 19, 2026 Featured Matchup

MLB Matchup: Detroit Tigers (60-64) travels to play Pittsburgh Pirates (61-65) at PNC Park, Pittsburgh.

Detroit Tigers

Visiting Side

Record 60-64

Pittsburgh Pirates

Home Side

Record 61-65

Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape

Circled Game Matchup Projection

47%

Detroit Tigers

53%

Pittsburgh Pirates

Projected Score DET 4.4 - PIT 4.8

Data Confidence High

Data Used 5 of 6 categories

Pittsburgh Pirates has a stronger home record.
Pittsburgh Pirates boasts a more productive batting lineup.
Detroit Tigers has the lower team ERA and stronger pitching.

Detroit Tigers

STAT

Pittsburgh Pirates

48.4% Win % 48.4%

60-64 Overall Record 61-65

32-31 Home Record 32-31

28-33 Away Record 29-34

4.56 Runs / G 5.02

.242 Team BA .257

.727 Team OPS .745

3.55 Team ERA 4.31

1.21 WHIP 1.32

4186 AB (At Bats) 4349

565 R (Runs) 633

1015 H (Hits) 1116

190 2B (Doubles) 195

26 3B (Triples) 13

150 HR (Home Runs) 151

538 RBI (Runs Batted In) 604

1707 TB (Total Bases) 1790

439 BB (Walks) 450

1064 SO (Strikeouts) 1184

36 SB (Stolen Bases) 107

.242 AVG .257

.319 OBP .333

.408 SLG .412

.727 OPS .745

553.6 RC (Runs Created) 609.5

.093 BB/PA .092

0.41 BB/K 0.38

3.93 P/PA 3.90

366 XBH (Extra Base Hits) 359

4719 PA (Plate Appearances) 4904

27.9 AB/HR 28.8

3.55 ERA 4.31

1.21 WHIP 1.32

1099.2 IP (Innings) 1123.2

953 H (Hits Allowed) 1026

434 ER (Earned Runs) 538

123 HR (HR Allowed) 131

381 BB (Walks Allowed) 459

1019 K (Strikeouts) 1171

8.3 K/9 (K Per 9) 9.4

60 W (Wins) 61

64 L (Losses) 65

25 SV (Saves) 24

0.988 FP (Fielding %) 0.983

55 E (Errors) 76

190 DP (Double Plays) 195

4444 TC (Total Chances) 4430

3299 PO (Putouts) 3371

1090 A (Assists) 983

35.9 RF (Range Factor) 34.9

Situational Context Environment

Venue Advantage Host Pittsburgh Pirates plays on familiar turf at PNC Park, Pittsburgh.

Conditions Conditions: Dome/Indoor

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Circled Game Takeaway

Circled Game Analytical Outlook

Why Detroit Tigers Could Win

Detroit Tigers brings a Team ERA of 3.55 and Batting Average of .242 into the matchup.

Why Pittsburgh Pirates Could Win

Pittsburgh Pirates counters with a Team ERA of 4.31 and Batting Average of .257.

Deciding Factor

The deciding factor will be if Detroit Tigers's superior pitching can dominate the matchup.

Game Details

PNC Park, Pittsburgh

Dome/Indoor • 75°F

Attendance

N/A

Closing Odds

Line: NL | O/U: TBD

Pitching & Leaders

Team Batting Average

Team Home Runs

Team Batting Average

Team Home Runs

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Live Poll

Detroit Tigers (50.7%) Pittsburgh Pirates (49.3%)

Total Submissions: 52 circles

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