In a matchup between Eduardo Rodriguez and Rich Hill, the 30-year-old Rodriguez was expected to outdo the 43-year-old Hill and carry the Detroit Tigers to another series victory.
After all, Rodriguez is pitching like an American League Cy Young Award candidate to start the season. But Hill outshined Rodriguez in Wednesday's two-game series finale at Comerica Park, as the Tigers lost, 8-0, to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Hill allowed one hit and tossed six scoreless innings with seven strikeouts.
The Tigers (19-22) finished with one hit, three walks and 14 strikeouts. Manager A.J. Hinch was ejected by home plate umpire Nic Lentz for arguing balls and strikes in the fourth inning.