The Pittsburgh Pirates (22-19) will visit the Detroit Tigers (18-21), Tuesday at 6:40 PM ET, in the first of a two-game series.
The Tigers are a close favorite (-115 on the moneyline) when they square off against the Pirates (-105). The Detroit Tigers will give the start to Michael Lorenzen (1-2, 4.18 ERA), who is looking for win No. 2 on the season, and the Pirates will counter with Luis Ortiz (0-1, 3.60 ERA).
The Tigers won their last game against the Mariners Tuesday by a 5-3 score. Jake Rogers went 1-for-2 with a double to lead them offensively. Jason Foley picked up the win on the strength of one inning without giving up an earned run on one hit, while striking out one.