Detroit Tigers Hit Four Home Runs Beat Pittsburgh Pirates 7-3

The Detroit Tigers secured a 7-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on June 17, highlighted by strong performances from Wenceel Pérez and Javier Báez. Pérez, who has shown remarkable improvement especially from the right side of the plate, contributed a two-run homer and a run-scoring triple, raising his confidence and continuing his hot start with five homers in just 18 games this season. Báez celebrated his 10-year major league milestone by hitting two solo home runs, providing crucial power for the Tigers. Casey Mize pitched effectively, allowing three runs (two earned) over six innings without issuing a walk, while Detroit's bullpen shut down the Pirates' offense thereafter. Pittsburgh took early leads twice but could not hold them, with Alexander Canario filling in after Bryan Reynolds left early due to a family emergency. The Pirates' pitching struggled after the third inning, with reliever Carmen Mlodzinski giving up four runs on two homers, sealing the Tigers' win and their control over the final innings.