It’s the Detroit Tigers versus the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on August 17, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:05 PM ET
- Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
- TV Channels: ESPN
How to Watch Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates on August 17, 2026
You can watch the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Detroit Tigers live on DIRECTV on ESPN on August 17, 2026 at 7:05 PM ET.
Detroit Tigers (60-64) at Pittsburgh Pirates (61-65) — Game Preview
The Detroit Tigers (60-64) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (61-65) meet at PNC Park on August 17, 2026 with both clubs below the break-even mark this season. Detroit’s pitching staff has been the sharper unit overall, posting a 3.55 team ERA while Pittsburgh’s arms have allowed runs at a 4.31 clip. Behind the plate, Dillon Dingler has turned into the offensive engine for Detroit, hitting .259 with 26 home runs and 82 RBIs this season, and his 26 home runs tie Pittsburgh’s Brandon Lowe for the most in tonight’s game.
Second baseman Lowe has been the most consistent power source in Pittsburgh’s lineup, batting .252 with 26 home runs and 79 RBIs of his own. Kevin McGonigle mans shortstop for Detroit and has emerged as one of the Tigers’ most consistent bats, hitting .281 with a .386 on-base percentage and a .418 slugging mark. Detroit sits 5.5 games behind the division leader while Pittsburgh trails its division leader by 16.5, with both teams looking to close out the stretch run on better footing.
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What Time is the Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Game Today?
The Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates game starts at 7:05 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates?
You can watch Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates on ESPN.
Players to Watch: Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Detroit Tigers
Kevin McGonigle — SS. Kevin McGonigle mans shortstop for Detroit and has emerged as one of the Tigers’ most consistent bats, hitting .281 on the season. His .386 on-base percentage and .418 slugging mark give him one of the more well-rounded lines in Detroit’s lineup.
Dillon Dingler — C. Behind the plate, Dillon Dingler has turned into the offensive engine for Detroit, hitting .259 with 26 home runs and 82 RBIs this season. His 26 home runs tie Pittsburgh’s Brandon Lowe for the most in tonight’s game.
Spencer Torkelson — 1B. Detroit’s cleanup spot belongs to Spencer Torkelson, who has launched 20 home runs and driven in 63 runs despite a .228 batting average. His .419 slugging percentage and .318 on-base mark show a hitter built for extra bases even when the average lags.
Pittsburgh Pirates
Brandon Lowe — 2B. Second baseman Brandon Lowe has been the most consistent power source in Pittsburgh’s lineup, hitting .252 with 26 home runs and 79 RBIs. His production has made him one of the few dependable power threats in a Pittsburgh lineup that’s had to piece things together for stretches this season.
Bryan Reynolds — LF. Bryan Reynolds has quietly been one of Pittsburgh’s most complete hitters, batting .264 with 15 home runs and 65 RBIs from left field. He’s reached base at a .375 clip and slugged .435, numbers that rank among the more well-rounded lines in Pittsburgh’s order this season.
Spencer Horwitz — 1B. At first base, Spencer Horwitz has given Pittsburgh steady production, hitting .260 with a .366 on-base percentage. He’s added 10 home runs and 37 RBIs, modest power numbers that still make him a steady complement to the bigger bats around him.
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