The goodwill was flowing on Monday. The undefeated Pirates returned to PNC Park after salvaging a victory in an extra-inning slugfest, combining for a two-hit shutout and sweeping the Detroit Tigers. Jameson Taillon took the mound and dealt. New third baseman Colin Moran received a curtain call after hitting a grand slam on the first swing he took at his new home ballpark.
Hours later the goodwill turned to angst, as the bullpen continued to struggle to record outs. But they got it done, and the Pirates improved to 4-0 with a 5-4 victory against the Minnesota Twins.