Pittsburgh Pirates: Offense Struggles as Team Fails to Sweep Doubleheader

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - APRIL 21: Colin Moran #19 of the Pittsburgh Pirates reacts to striking out in the third inning while playing the Detroit Tigers during the second game of a double header at Comerica Park on April 21, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Following poor 1-6 start to the season the Pittsburgh Pirates had an opportunity to get back to .500 and sweep a doubleheader on Wednesday night. Unfortunately, the team would come up short against the Detroit Tigers.

After securing a victory in game one of Wednesday doubleheader, scoring early in game two and having Miguel Yajure impressing in his debut, it seemed as if the Pittsburgh Pirates were on their way…