Tigers ace Justin Verlander is struggling in his second start of the season. He has yielded five hits and three runs through two innings, as the Pirates lead 3-0.
Verlander has thrown 54 pitches. In Miami, he did not give up a hit until his 67th pitch in the sixth inning.
Here’s how the second inning unfolded: Pirates right fielder Gregory Polanco delivered a one-out double down the right-field chalk. That’s the second double yielded in as many innings by Verlander.
Josh Harrison followed with an infield single to advance Polanco, who was running on contact.