Tigers 9, Pirates 2: Let’s have another one just like this

Rick Osentoski-Imagn ImagesWell, after a slight rain delay on the rain delay, the Tigers/Pirates doubleheader got underway about forty minutes late on Thursday afternoon. Tarik Skubal was on the mound for the Tigers, and Andrew Heaney getting the nod for the Pirates.

The first started a little rough for Skubal. Andrew McCutchen got a one-out single, then Joey Bart took a walk. Alexander Canario walked right behind him to load the bases, which wasn’t an ideal start to the inning. A strikeout and flyout ended the inning with all three runners still stranded, but it was obvious Skubal wasn’t thrilled with his performance. It’s worth noting, though, his rosin bag seemed to be wet, and the field…