Top 3: Cole in control
Pirates starter Gerrit Cole has retired nine straight Tigers batters to open the game. He has four strikeouts through three innings on 34 pitches.
Tigers catcher Bobby Wilson, who is in his ninth season with his fifth team, flew out to open the third inning. Left-handed hitting Andrew Romine flew out to center field.
Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmermann, who had his share of at-bats during his National League days in Washington, struck out looking.
It’s 0-0 in the bottom of the third.
Bottom 2: Zimmermann in control
Starter Jordan Zimmermann throws his ninth consecutive scoreless inning to open his Tigers career.