2nd game of Pirates-Tigers doubleheader enters rain delay in bottom of 9th
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ series finale at Comerica Park vs. the Detroit Tigers, Game 2 of a doubleheader Thursday, was put on hold with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning due to rain.
At the time of the rain delay, the score was tied 4-4 with Dennis Santana pitching and Detroit’s Jake Rogers batting.
Another rain delay of approximately 40 minutes preceded Game 1 on Thursday afternoon, with the evening game a makeup of Wednesday evening, which was canceled because of inclement weather.
Detroit won Game 1 of the split doubleheader, 9-2.
Paul Skekes started in Game 2 and was in line for a no decision, having allowed two runs on three hits over six innings, walking five with nine strikeouts.
Andrew McCutchen, Nick Gonzales and Jared Triolo homered for the Pirates in Game 2 leading into the delay.
Justin Guerriero is a TribLive reporter covering the Penguins, Pirates and college sports. A Pittsburgh native, he is a Central Catholic and University of Colorado graduate. He joined the Trib in 2022 after covering the Colorado Buffaloes for Rivals and freelancing for the Denver Post. He can be reached at jguerriero@triblive.com.
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