Game 1: Pirates 3, Tigers 2

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Tigers starting pitcher Michael Fulmer works in the first inning during a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at Comerica Park in Detroit.
Tigers starting pitcher Michael Fulmer works in the first inning during a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at Comerica Park in Detroit.
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Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer works in the first inning.
Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer works in the first inning.
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Tigers second baseman Willi Castro catches a popup being watched by shortstop Niko Goodrum, right, in the first inning.
Tigers second baseman Willi Castro catches a popup being watched by shortstop Niko Goodrum, right, in the first inning.
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Pirates pitcher Tyler Anderson works in the first inning.
Pirates pitcher Tyler Anderson works in the first inning.
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The Tigers' Robbie Grossman connects in the third inning.
The Tigers' Robbie Grossman connects in the third inning.
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The Tigers' Victor Reyes scores on a sacrifice fly in the third inning.
The Tigers' Victor Reyes scores on a sacrifice fly in the third inning.
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Tigers starter Michael Fulmer delivers a pitch in the fourth inning.
Tigers starter Michael Fulmer delivers a pitch in the fourth inning.
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Tigers infielder Zack Short makes his major-league debut at third base, seen here in the fourth inning of Wednesday's first game game at Comerica Park.
Tigers infielder Zack Short makes his major-league debut at third base, seen here in the fourth inning of Wednesday's first game game at Comerica Park.
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Tigers shortstop Niko Goodrum tries to warm his hand in the fourth inning as snow tops the shrubs in center field.
Tigers shortstop Niko Goodrum tries to warm his hand in the fourth inning as snow tops the shrubs in center field.
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Tigers manager AJ Hinch watches from the dugout in the fourth inning.
Tigers manager AJ Hinch watches from the dugout in the fourth inning.
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Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer works in the fourth inning.
Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer works in the fourth inning.
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Tigers third baseman Zack Short pops up to make the throw to first base in the fourth inning.
Tigers third baseman Zack Short pops up to make the throw to first base in the fourth inning.
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Tigers third baseman Zack Short pops up to make the throw to first base in the fourth inning.
Tigers third baseman Zack Short pops up to make the throw to first base in the fourth inning.
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From left, the Tigers' Niko Goodrum looks on as pitching coach Chris Fetter comes out to talk with catcher Wilson Ramos and pitcher Michael Fulmer in the fourth inning.
From left, the Tigers' Niko Goodrum looks on as pitching coach Chris Fetter comes out to talk with catcher Wilson Ramos and pitcher Michael Fulmer in the fourth inning.
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Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal works in the fifth inning.
Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal works in the fifth inning.
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Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal waits for a return ball in the fifth inning.
Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal waits for a return ball in the fifth inning.
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Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal works in the sixth inning.
Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal works in the sixth inning.
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Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal works in the sixth inning.
Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal works in the sixth inning.
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Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal works in the seventh inning.
Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal works in the seventh inning.
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Tigers manager AJ Hinch gives signals in the seventh inning.
Tigers manager AJ Hinch gives signals in the seventh inning.
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Tigers second baseman Willi Castro makes a throw from the ground in the seventh inning.
Tigers second baseman Willi Castro makes a throw from the ground in the seventh inning.
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Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal walks to the dugout in the seventh inning after pitching three innings.
Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal walks to the dugout in the seventh inning after pitching three innings.
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Some fans who have stuck it out til the seventh and final inning of Game 1.
Some fans who have stuck it out til the seventh and final inning of Game 1.
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The Tigers' Zack Short flies out to end the game in the seventh inning.
The Tigers' Zack Short flies out to end the game in the seventh inning.
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