Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Detroit Tigers: Jared Jones vs. River Ryan

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Detroit Tigers , September 26, 2026, 3:10 p.m. ET

The Pittsburgh Pirates are wrapping up the regular season as they take on the Detroit Tigers in game 162.

Jared Jones (5-6, 3.87 ERA) is making the start for the Pirates. Jones has made 20 starts this season, bouncing back after missing the entire 2025 campaign due to injury. His ERA is lower than it was in his rookie year in 2024, and the Pirates have seen signs of growth that could carry him toward being part of the rotation in 2027. In his last start on September 22, Jones pitched 7 scoreless innings, allowing just 1 hit and striking out 9 in a 2-0 victory against the St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park. Jones would love to finish off his season with a great start.

River Ryan (0-0, 0.00 ERA) is getting the start for the Tigers. He was in the Los Angeles Dodgers ' minor league system for the last couple of years before being traded for Tarek Skubel in early August. He was called up on September 21 and pitched three innings, striking out three against the Washington Nationals . Now, he will get one more shot before the Tigers head into the offseason.

Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pittsburgh

Pitching Matchup: Jared Jones (5-6, 3.87 ERA) vs. River Ryan (0-0, 0.00 ERA)

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