On the evening of May 28, 2024, Comerica Park will be the battleground for an anticipated MLB clash between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Detroit Tigers, scheduled to begin at 6:40 PM. The forecast predicts light rain, potentially adding an extra layer of challenge for the players.

Jared Jones will be starting as pitcher for the Pirates, carrying an impressive 3.051 ERA into the game. Opposing him on the mound for the Tigers will be Tarik Skubal, who boasts an even lower ERA of 2.250.

Currently, in the 2024 NL Central Division, the Pirates are in 10th place, with a record of 25-29, reflecting a 0.46 winning percentage. In their division, they have evenly split their 14 games, landing them 4th place. They have won 6 of their last 10 games but are coming off a recent loss. The Pirates have a slightly better record on the road (13-14) compared to their home games (12-15), and have performed notably better in day games, with a 14-11 record. They have scored 214 runs so far while conceding 243.

The Tigers, placed 8th in the 2024 AL Central Division with a similar win-loss record of 26-27, maintain a 0.49 winning percentage. They are also fourth in their division with a division record of 10-9. They come into this game on a winning streak, having captured their last three games. Their home and away records are almost identical at 13-14 and 13-13, respectively. They have also won an equal number of day and night games, amounting to 13 each. Their run tally sits at 225, matched exactly by the number of runs allowed.