Tigers edge Pirates Tuesday night, close out two game series this afternoon at Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH, PA (WKZO AM/FM) – The Detroit Tigers defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-3 Tuesday night in the first game of a brief two game series.

The Tigers snapped a 1-1 tie with a three run fourth inning and never trailed after that. Harold Castro drove in two runs for the Tigers.  Tarik Skubal allowed three runs over seven innings to earn his fourth straight win.

Cal Mitchell homered for the Pirates.  Jose Quintana allowed four runs to take the loss.

The Tigers are 22-and-33. They will wrap up the series at Pittsburgh this afternoon.  Alex Faedo will start for Detroit.  Mitch Keller will get the start for the Pirates.

The opening pitch is scheduled for 12:35 p.m.