Once again, the Tigers got pretty good work from their bullpen, while struggling at the plate. Still, the offense took advantage of some Pirates mistakes, they played good defense, and ultimately the Tigers took Game 1 by a score of 3-2 on Wednesday afternoon at Comerica Park.
Michael Pineda got the start, and he had some trouble early on. It took him nearly 60 pitches to get through the first two innings as the Pirates worked deep counts, rapped a pair of singles, and drew two walks. A double play ball that Javy Báez fielded to the first base side of second base, ran to the bag, and fired to first, got Pineda out of a little trouble in the second frame.