MLB: Pittsburgh Pirates at Detroit Tigers - June 18, 2025

Wednesday, June 18th, 2025

The Pittsburgh Pirates face off against the Detroit Tigers in MLB action on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 5:40 PM EDT in Detroit.

Game Details

Pittsburgh Pirates (29-45, fifth in the NL Central) at Detroit Tigers (47-27, first in the AL Central)

Detroit; Wednesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT

Pitching Matchup

The Pirates are set to send Andrew Heaney to the mound. He holds a 3-5 record with a 3.33 ERA, a 1.11 WHIP, and 59 strikeouts on the season.

Countering for the Tigers will be ace Tarik Skubal. Skubal boasts an impressive 7-2 record with a stellar 1.99 ERA, a 0.81 WHIP, and 111 strikeouts.

Betting Odds

Tigers -303, Pirates +241; over/under is 7 runs

Matchup Preview

The Detroit Tigers, leading the AL Central with a strong 47-27 record, host the Pittsburgh Pirates. Detroit has been particularly formidable at home, holding a 25-11 record in games played at their ballpark. The Tigers pitching staff collectively owns a 3.34 ERA, ranking second in the American League.

Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to snap a three-game road losing streak. The Pirates have struggled away from home, with a 10-26 record on the road, contributing to their overall 29-45 record. However, they hold a favorable 19-8 record in games where they outhit their opponents.

This game marks the second meeting between the two teams this season.

Top Performers

Detroit Tigers

Riley Greene is a key offensive force for the Tigers, leading the team with a .278 batting average. He has collected 17 doubles, 15 home runs, 22 walks, and 51 RBI. Over the last 10 games, Javier Baez has been productive, going 14 for 37 with three home runs and six RBI.

Pittsburgh Pirates

For the Pirates, Andrew McCutchen provides offensive stability with a .262 batting average, including 12 doubles, seven home runs, and 26 RBI. Spencer Horwitz has been swinging a hot bat recently, going 9 for 34 with three doubles over the last 10 contests.

Last 10 Games Performance

Detroit Tigers

Record: 6-4

Batting Average: .260

ERA: 4.25

Run Differential: Outscored by seven runs

Pittsburgh Pirates

Record: 5-5

Batting Average: .204

ERA: 2.45

Run Differential: Outscored opponents by five runs

Injury Report

Detroit Tigers

Will Vest: day-to-day (finger)

Jackson Jobe: 60-Day IL (flexor)

Jason Foley: 60-Day IL (shoulder)

Alex Cobb: 60-Day IL (hip)

Matt Vierling: 10-Day IL (shoulder)

Reese Olson: 15-Day IL (finger)

Ty Madden: 60-Day IL (shoulder)

Jose Urquidy: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Alex Lange: 60-Day IL (lat)

Pittsburgh Pirates

Endy Rodriguez: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Colin Holderman: 15-Day IL (thumb)

Enmanuel Valdez: 60-Day IL (shoulder)

Justin Lawrence: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Tim Mayza: 60-Day IL (shoulder)

Jared Jones: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Johan Oviedo: 60-Day IL (elbow)

In summary

The Detroit Tigers (47-27) host the Pittsburgh Pirates (29-45) in an MLB game on June 18, 2025. The AL Central-leading Tigers are favored, featuring ace Tarik Skubal (7-2, 1.99 ERA) on the mound against the Pirates' Andrew Heaney (3-5, 3.33 ERA). Detroit has a strong home record (25-11) and ranks second in the AL in team ERA. Pittsburgh struggles on the road (10-26) but performs well when outhitting opponents. Key offensive players include Riley Greene for Detroit and Andrew McCutchen for Pittsburgh. Both teams have multiple players on the injured list. The betting odds favor the Tigers (-303) with an over/under of 7 runs.

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