Torkelson narrowly misses cycle as Tigers hang on to beat Pirates, 8-7
Detroit Tigers clinch victory over Pittsburgh Pirates in a nail-biting 8-7 win. Spencer Torkelson finishes short of completing a cycle. Jackson Jobe allows just two runs in 5 1/3 innings. Tigers lead 8-2 after seven innings, but Pirates close gap in eighth. Torkelson's double and triple help keep Tigers ahead. Rafael Flores Jr. hits game-winning three-run homer in ninth.
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