Top 6th: Pirates 6, Tigers 3
Warwick Saupold entered the game yet again, looking to make up for the shaky Drew VerHagen start.
Chris Stewart flew out to left, Starling Marte flew out to center and Adam Frazier also flew out to center to cap off a 1-2-3 sixth, the Tigers' first of the game.
Bottom 5th: Pirates 6, Tigers 3
Jose Iglesias earned a leadoff walk in the fifth, but Ian Kinsler grounded into a double play to short on the first pitch. Mikie Mahtook struck out swinging to end the quick inning.