The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Detroit Tigers at 1.87 — an implied 52% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Detroit Tigers: opened 1.93, closed 1.87 (52%)
• Pittsburgh Pirates: opened 1.92, closed 2.01 (48%)

Pittsburgh Pirates v Detroit Tigers — previous meetings

• 2026-08-18Detroit Tigers 1-4 Pittsburgh Pirates
• 2026-08-17Detroit Tigers 8-5 Pittsburgh Pirates