Pittsburgh Pirates Batter Detroit Tigers 8-5 with Record 8 Doubles

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Detroit Tigers 8-5 on Tuesday evening, July 22, 2025, powered by a stellar offensive performance. Spencer Horwitz, Bryan Reynolds, and Tommy Pham each contributed three hits and two RBI, as the Pirates collectively hammered out eight doubles.

Horwitz ignited the Pirates' scoring with a two-run double in the second inning. This victory marks the Pirates' second consecutive win against the American League Central leaders, a welcome turn for a team that had lost 11 of their previous 12 games. Reynolds further extended Pittsburgh’s lead with RBI singles in the third and sixth innings, while Pham added an RBI double in the sixth, pushing the score to 8-3.

The Detroit Tigers' struggles continued, as they have now lost eight of their last nine games.

Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller (4-10) earned the win, giving up three runs on six hits over six innings. This outing could potentially be Keller’s final start for Pittsburgh, as he has been widely rumored in trade discussions leading up to the July 31 deadline.

Closer David Bednar, another Pirate drawing trade interest, secured his 15th save in as many opportunities, pitching a scoreless ninth inning.

For the Tigers, Casey Mize (9-4) had a challenging outing, surrendering five runs (four earned) and 10 hits through four innings. This was Mize's first start since his inaugural All-Star Game appearance just one week prior.

The Tigers did show some offensive power, with Jake Rogers hitting a three-run home run in the fifth inning, his second of the season. Jahmai Jones added a two-run shot as a pinch-hitter in the eighth.

Tigers All-Star shortstop Javier Báez returned to the lineup after missing Monday's game with left shoulder soreness, going 1 for 4.

Key Moment

In the ninth inning, the Tigers mounted a threat, placing runners on first and second with one out. However, David Bednar skillfully escaped the jam by striking out Wenceel Pérez and Riley Greene, preserving the Pirates' victory.

Key Stat

Spencer Horwitz, Tommy Pham, and Oneil Cruz made Pirates history by each hitting two doubles in the game, marking the first time a Pirates trio has achieved this feat since 2002.

Up Next

The series between the Detroit Tigers and the Pittsburgh Pirates will conclude on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. The Tigers are expected to call up right-hander Troy Melton from Triple-A Toledo for his major league debut, who will face Pirates left-hander Bailey Falter (6-5, 4.00 ERA).

In summary

The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Detroit Tigers 8-5 on July 22, 2025, fueled by a strong offensive performance featuring eight doubles. Spencer Horwitz, Bryan Reynolds, and Tommy Pham each recorded three hits and two RBI. Pirates pitcher Mitch Keller secured the win, while closer David Bednar earned his 15th save. For the Tigers, Jake Rogers and Jahmai Jones hit home runs, but starting pitcher Casey Mize struggled. The Tigers extended their losing streak to eight of their last nine games. Both Mitch Keller and David Bednar are subjects of trade rumors ahead of the July 31 deadline. The series concludes on July 23, 2025, with Tigers' Troy Melton making his MLB debut against Pirates' Bailey Falter.

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