Isiah Kiner-Falefa hit a two-run single in a four-run 10th inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 8-4 for a split of a doubleheader Thursday.
The Tigers won the first game 9-2 behind four RBI from Riley Greene.
Pinch-hitter Ke’Bryan Hayes led off the 10th with a single to right, scoring pinch-runner Tommy Pham from second. The Tigers challenged the call, and A.J. Hinch was ejected for arguing after the call was upheld.
Nick Gonzales singled, and a sacrifice bunt put runners on second and third. An intentional walk to Jared Triolo loaded the bases, and pinch-hitter Joey Bart had an RBI single to make it 6-4. One out later, Kiner-Falefa hit a single to left to bring home two more runs.
A group of fans was ejected during the 10th inning after a verbal confrontation with Pham.
Pirates ace Paul Skenes allowed two runs and three hits in six innings, walking five and striking out nine.
The Pirates begin a home series on Friday against the Texas Rangers. The radio pregame starts at 6:15pm at WESB Sports/B107.5FM.
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