Tigers Hold On for 8-7 Win Over Pirates

Overview

• The Tigers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7 at Comerica Park after nearly surrendering a six-run lead on Friday night.
• Jackson Jobe earned the win by pitching 5 1/3 innings, allowing two runs and striking out eight in his comeback stretch from Tommy John surgery.
• Spencer Torkelson finished one single shy of the cycle, recording a two-run triple and his 26th home run as the Tigers built their early lead.
• Pittsburgh staged a five-run, two-out eighth inning capped by Rafael Flores Jr.’s three-run homer, but starter Bubba Chandler lasted only 2 2/3 innings after giving up six runs.
• Kenley Jansen closed the game for his 498th career save and Justin Verlander is scheduled to make his final major league start for Detroit the next day.