The Detroit Tigers lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates by a score of 11-1.
Yes, you read that correctly.
In two days, the Tigers have given up 20 runs. Yes, it’s only spring training. But, come on. Twenty runs. In two games. Little League scores aren’t usually this bad. And these are professional baseball players. (Nothing against Little Leaguers). Check out today’s box score here – if you dare.
What was the culprit this time? It wasn’t Mike Pelfrey or Myles Jaye. Today, it was even worse: Justin Verlander and Chad Bell.