The Pirates-Tigers game on June 18, 2025, was postponed due to a thunderstorm.
A split doubleheader is scheduled for Thursday, June 19, with Game 1 at 1:10 PM ET and Game 2 at 5:40 PM ET.
Tarik Skubal will start Game 1 for the Tigers, while Paul Skenes will start Game 2 for the Pirates.
Tickets for Wednesday's game will be honored for Game 2 of the doubleheader or can be exchanged.
The Tigers can call up a player from the minors, but they can only participate in Game 1.
The Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates were set to face off on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, but severe weather conditions led to the postponement of the game. To make up for the lost game, a split doubleheader has been scheduled for Thursday, June 19, at Comerica Park.
Game Schedule:
Game 1:: 1:10 PM ET
Game 2:: 5:40 PM ET
Tarik Skubal will pitch Game 1 for the Tigers, while Andrew Heaney will start for the Pirates. Paul Skenes, initially slated to pitch on Thursday, will now pitch Game 2 for the Pirates. The Tigers have yet to announce their starter for Game 2.
Fans holding tickets for the rained-out Wednesday game have several options: they can use their tickets for Game 2 of the Thursday doubleheader or exchange them for a different game this season. Those who purchased tickets through secondary vendors should contact them directly for options.
The Tigers beat the Pirates 7-3 in their first matchup on Tuesday, with Javier Báez hitting two home runs on his 10th anniversary in MLB.
Q: Why was the Pirates-Tigers game postponed?
The game was postponed due to inclement weather, specifically a thunderstorm.
Q: When will the postponed game be made up?
The game will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Thursday, June 19, with games at 1:10 PM ET and 5:40 PM ET.
Q: Who is pitching for the Tigers and Pirates in the doubleheader?
Tarik Skubal will start Game 1 for the Tigers, and Paul Skenes will start Game 2 for the Pirates. Andrew Heaney will start Game 1 for the Pirates.
The Pirates-Tigers game was postponed due to weather and will be played as a doubleheader.
Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes are the featured pitchers for their respective teams in the doubleheader.
Ticket holders have options to attend the doubleheader or exchange their tickets.
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