On May 28, 2024, Comerica Park will be the battleground for a captivating MLB match-up as the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Detroit Tigers, starting at 6:40 PM under partly cloudy skies.

Leading the charge on the pitcher’s mound for the Pirates will be Jared Jones, who boasts a solid ERA of 3.051. The Tigers’ counter will be Tarik Skubal, who comes into the game with an impressive 2.250 ERA.

In the NL Central Division rankings for 2024, the Pirates currently occupy the 10th slot with a record of 25-28, reflecting a .47 winning rate. They are ranked fourth in their division with an even 7-7 divisional record. Recently, they’ve shown some resilience, claiming 6 of their last 10 games and are riding a two-game winning streak. Their home and away records are closely matched, with 12-14 and 13-14 respectively. The Pirates have been more successful in day games with a 14-11 record as opposed to their night game outcomes. Throughout the season, they’ve notched 213 runs against 235 allowed.

Turning to the AL Central, the Detroit Tigers are positioned 8th with a similar record of 25-27, which gives them a .48 winning percentage. Also fourth in their division, they’ve slightly bettered the Pirates with a 10-9 divisional record. However, their recent form has dipped with only 4 wins in their last 10 matches. The Tigers mirror the Pirates in their home and away splits, achieving records of 12-14 and 13-13. In day versus night games, their performances are also evenly distributed with 12 day wins to 13 night wins. Offensively, they’ve scored 211 runs while conceding 214 runs.