The Detroit Tigers looked to return to their winning ways against the Pirates in Pittsburgh on Tuesday as they took on former Tigers utility man Don Kelly's team. Detroit had lost seven of eight games heading into Tuesday's action including a six-game losing streak that caused fans to start questioning the team. Manager AJ Hinch's team fell behind 5-0 in the fifth inning before fan favorite Jake Rogers stepped to the plate to face Pirates hurler Mitch Keller in what would eventually become a landmark at-bat.
Jake Rogers Highlights Tigers' Recent Ineptitude in Tuesday Game at Pirates originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Detroit Tigers looked to return to their winning ways against the Pirates in Pittsburgh on Tuesday as they took on former Tigers utility man Don Kelly's team.
Detroit had lost seven of eight games heading into Tuesday's action including a six-game losing streak that caused fans to start questioning the team.
Manager AJ Hinch's team fell behind 5-0 in the fifth inning before fan favorite Jake Rogers stepped to the plate to face Pirates hurler Mitch Keller in what would eventually become a landmark at-bat.
"The #Tigers offense gets a jolt from Jake Rogers' 3-run home run," television reporter Hobie Artigue wrote on X.
"Pirates lead cut down to 5-3 in the 5th. That's already the most runs the Tigers have scored in a game since returning from the All-Star Break."
The #Tigers offense gets a jolt from Jake Rogers' 3-run home run.
— Hobie Artigue (@HeyItsMeHobie) July 23, 2025
Pirates lead cut down to 5-3 in the 5th.
That's already the most runs the Tigers have scored in a game since returning from the All-Star Break.pic.twitter.com/bsIe6bnRdX
Rogers had not recorded a hit in six games leading up to Tuesday's game in Pittsburgh against the Pirates.
The Pirates later added three runs in the sixth inning as they expanded their lead over the Tigers to 8-3.
Keller struck out five batters through six innings and did not give up a run excepting Rogers' blast.
Detroit starting pitcher Casey Mize went four innings, giving up 10 hits and four runs before giving way to three Tigers relievers at PNC Park.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 23, 2025, where it first appeared.
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