Tigers choke a late lead again in crushing 4-3 loss to Pirates
The Detroit Tigers took a 3-2 lead into the ninth inning, but Kenley Jansen allowed two solo homers to lose the game, 4-3.
The Detroit Tigers faced a crushing 4-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates in their rubber match at PNC Park on August 19. The Tigers, who had struggled in one-run games throughout the season with a 12-21 record, found themselves at the bottom of the American League Central. Injuries, inconsistent offense, and a struggling bullpen were cited as key factors in their failure to secure a win.
Closer Kenley Jansen, who had been struggling even before the trade deadline, failed to deliver, giving up a game-tying home run in the ninth inning and then the game-winning home run in the bottom of the ninth. The Tigers' own offense, led by Hao-Yu Lee and Kevin McGonigle, provided some bright spots, but ultimately couldn't overcome the Pirates' late rally.
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