The Pittsburgh Pirates continued their strong start to the 2019 season in Detroit this week. Following a sweep of a two-game series against the Tigers, the Pirates are now 10-6 this season. This series sweep allowed the Pirates to finish off their eight-game road trip with a strong 5-3 record.
In this series the team continued to be the Battling Bucs of 2019. By fighting and showing heart, the Pirates pulled out a pair of extra inning victories over the Tigers. These victories improved the team to 4-2 this season in games that go to extra innings.
The series was also the team’s first taste of interleague play this season.