Matchup Overview
- Venue: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
- Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
- Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Broadcast: FDSNDT (Tigers), SportsNet PT (Pirates)
- Streaming: FuboTV, FanDuel Sports+, MLB.TV (regional restrictions may apply)
Starting Pitchers Breakdown
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | Strikeouts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | Casey Mize (RHP) | 9-3 | 3.15 | 1.22 | 77 |
| Pirates | Mitch Keller (RHP) | 3-10 | 3.48 | 1.14 | 92 |
- Casey Mize is coming off a rough outing vs. Seattle but remains one of Detroit’s most consistent arms. He’s held opponents to a .251 average and has logged 13 starts of 5+ innings this season.
- Mitch Keller has quietly put together a solid July, posting a 1.37 ERA across three starts. He’s hit the under on earned runs in three straight home outings and has held Detroit to a .256 average over 39 career at-bats.
Key Players to Watch
Detroit Tigers
- Riley Greene: Leads the team with 25 HR and 79 RBI; ranks top 10 in MLB in both categories.
- Gleyber Torres: Batting .281 with 9 HR and 45 RBI; three multi-hit games in his last six appearances.
- Spencer Torkelson: 21 HR, 20 doubles, and 46 walks; a power threat in the middle of the lineup.
Pittsburgh Pirates
- Oneil Cruz: Team-high 16 HR and 30 stolen bases; dynamic offensive weapon.
- Andrew McCutchen: Veteran presence with 8 HR and 31 RBI; recently passed Willie Stargell on MLB’s all-time hit list.
- Bryan Reynolds: Delivered a clutch two-run single in Monday’s win; 46 RBI on the season.
Team Stats & Trends
| Category | Tigers | Pirates |
|---|---|---|
| Batting Average | .249 (13th in MLB) | .230 (29th) |
| Slugging Percentage | .417 (7th) | .338 (30th) |
| Runs Scored | 485 (6th) | 336 (30th) |
| Home Runs | 125 (10th) | 66 (30th) |
| Team ERA | 3.66 (Top 10) | 3.89 (Middle tier) |
- Detroit has struggled offensively since the All-Star break, scoring just 3 runs in their last 4 games.
- Pittsburgh snapped a three-game skid with Monday’s 3-0 win, powered by Paul Skenes’ dominant outing.
Final Takeaway
The Detroit Tigers enter Tuesday’s matchup as road favorites, but they’ll need a bounce-back performance from Casey Mize and timely hitting from stars like Greene and Torres to overcome a surging Mitch Keller and a Pirates team that’s shown flashes of resilience. With playoff implications looming for Detroit, this game could be a tone-setter for the rest of the series.
Game Odds
Detroit Tigers – 147
Pittsburgh Pirates 8
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Monday, July 21, 2025
