Pittsburgh Pirates vs Detroit Tigers Picks and Predictions for Sunday, September 27th, 2026
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Detroit Tigers Game Information
The Pittsburgh Pirates will continue their road series Sunday afternoon against the Detroit Tigers. Pittsburgh enters the weekend at 80-78 and has an opportunity to secure a winning season during the final two games. Detroit is 74-85 and will look to finish its home schedule on a positive note. For more MLB action, see our MLB Picks.
Pittsburgh Pirates Preview
Pittsburgh enters Saturday with a .253 team batting average, scoring 753 runs on 1381 hits. The Pirates have recorded a .331 OBP and a .404 team slugging percentage while hitting 182 home runs. Pittsburgh has put together a productive offensive season, surpassing 750 runs while carrying a strong on-base percentage into the final weekend.
Detroit Tigers Preview
Detroit comes into the matchup with a .241 team batting average, producing 709 runs on 1292 hits. The Tigers have posted a .320 OBP and a .400 team slugging percentage while hitting 177 home runs. Detroit's power numbers are relatively close to Pittsburgh, but the Tigers trail the Pirates in batting average, runs, hits, and on-base percentage.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Detroit Tigers Pitching Matchup
Jared Jones, we'll be on the mound Sunday for Pittsburgh. Jones is 1 game below .500 this season with a 3.87 ERA through 97.2 innings. River Ryan will counter for Detroit. Ryan is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA in only 3 innings of work this year.
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Pittsburgh Pirates vs Detroit Tigers Pick
Pittsburgh holds the statistical advantage across nearly every major offensive category. The Pirates have been better at getting runners aboard and have produced more runs and hits while also holding a slight edge in home-run power. Detroit gets the advantage of playing at home, but Pittsburgh's offensive consistency should be enough to secure the road victory.
- Pick: Pittsburgh Pirates
- Secondary: Over
- Lean: Pittsburgh Pirates Team Total Over
Final Score Prediction: Pittsburgh Pirates win 6-4
Game Written Before Completion of the Game on Saturday
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