{
  "id": 9884092,
  "title": "Tigers open series with too-close-for-comfort win over Pirates",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/tigers-open-series-with-too-close-for-comfort-win-over-pirates",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T02:02:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tigers-open-series-too-close-020248716.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "DETROIT, Michigan - The Detroit Tigers secured an exciting 8-7 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on September 25, 2026 at Comerica Park. Starting pitcher Jackson Jobe led the Tigers, facing Bubba Chandler for the Pirates. The match began with the Pirates going 1-2-3 in the top of the first inning, followed by a similar pitching performance from the Tigers in the home half. Oneil Cruz stole second base in the second inning, advancing to third on a single by Ryan O'Hearn and scoring the first Tigers run. Spencer Horwitz added another run with a double, giving the Tigers a 2-0 lead. Eduardo Valencia then stole second base in the home half, setting the stage for Brett Callahan's two-run triple, bringing the Tigers' lead to 4-0. Brandon Lowe's walk in the third inning remained unproductive as the Pirates managed to score no additional runs. In the fourth inning, the Pirates managed a single and a base on balls, but they couldn't capitalize on the opportunity. Max Clark walked in the top of the fifth, but once again, the Pirates couldn't convert the baserunner. Wilber Dotel entered the inning, and Torkelson's double in the bottom half kept the Tigers' lead at 7-2. Andrew Sears' pitching performance saw him get the Pirates out in order, but Spencer Torkelson's solo home run brought the Tigers to just one run away from a career cycle. The Tigers ultimately secured the win, with John Peck's solo home run and a couple of singles contributing to the final score of 8-7.",
  "summary": "Plus Kenley Jansen gets save 498.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Spencer Torkelson slugs, steals JV's show as Tigers outlast Pirates",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/spencer-torkelson-slugs-steals-jvs-show-as-tigers-outlast-pirates",
        "published": "2026-09-26T02:03:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Torkelson narrowly misses cycle as Tigers hang on to beat Pirates, 8-7",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/torkelson-narrowly-misses-cycle-as-tigers-hang-on-to-beat-pirates-8-7",
        "published": "2026-09-26T02:18:57.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}