Both runs from the Tigers were set up by doubles — Victor Reyes' in the third inning and Wilson Ramos' in the fourth inning. Reyes stole third base, allowing Robbie Grossman to drive him in on a sac fly. Then, after the Pirates tacked on three runs against starter Michael Fulmer in the top of the fourth, Jonathan Schoop singled to score Ramos.
The Tigers and Pirates take the field again at 6:40 p.m. Wednesday. Right-hander Spencer Turnbull will make his season debut after missing the final two weeks of spring training and the first three weeks of the regular season with COVID-19. Righty Miguel Yajure will take the mound in his major-league debut for the Pirates.