The Pirates were hoping to ride the momentum of a big day at the plate on Monday in combination withthe hot start from RHP Juan Nicasio, however the Tigers vaunted offense showed up in a big way to propel them to the win. Just as the Pirates did on Monday, the Tigers were able to get to Nicasio early on Tuesday scoring four runs in the first two innings.
The Tigers opened up the scoring in the first inning with a mammoth home run to center field by Justin Upton.