SPORTS

Tigers 8, Pirates 8, exhibition

Umpire Joe West talks with Tigers' Miguel Cabrera between pitches, presumably about a called strike, in the first inning as the Detroit Tigers tie 8-8 with the Pittsburgh Pirates at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla. on Feb. 25, 2018.
Umpire Joe West talks with Tigers' Miguel Cabrera between pitches, presumably about a called strike, in the first inning as the Detroit Tigers tie 8-8 with the Pittsburgh Pirates at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla. on Feb. 25, 2018.
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Umpire Joe West talks with Tigers' Miguel Cabrera after a called strike in the first inning.
Umpire Joe West talks with Tigers' Miguel Cabrera after a called strike in the first inning.
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Tigers pitcher Francisco Liriano in the dugout in the first inning.
Tigers pitcher Francisco Liriano in the dugout in the first inning.
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Tigers right fielder Nicholas Castellanos heads into foul territory to make a catch in the first inning.
Tigers right fielder Nicholas Castellanos heads into foul territory to make a catch in the first inning.
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Tigers pitcher Artie Lewicki works in the second inning.
Tigers pitcher Artie Lewicki works in the second inning.
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Tigers right fielder Nicholas Castellanos throws the ball in after fielding it in the second inning.
Tigers right fielder Nicholas Castellanos throws the ball in after fielding it in the second inning.
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Tigers pitcher Artie Lewicki, right, after Pirates' Kevin Kramer rounds the bases on his three-run home run in the second inning.
Tigers pitcher Artie Lewicki, right, after Pirates' Kevin Kramer rounds the bases on his three-run home run in the second inning.
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Blue skies and puffy clouds over the ballpark.
Blue skies and puffy clouds over the ballpark.
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Tigers' Nicholas Castellanos slammed a home run in the second inning against the Braves.
Tigers' Nicholas Castellanos slammed a home run in the second inning against the Braves.
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Tigers' Jeimer Candelario is safe at second base on his double in the second inning with Pirates' Kevin Kramer on the play, right.
Tigers' Jeimer Candelario is safe at second base on his double in the second inning with Pirates' Kevin Kramer on the play, right.
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Tigers' Jeimer Candelario advances to third and then holds up on a wild pitch in the second inning.
Tigers' Jeimer Candelario advances to third and then holds up on a wild pitch in the second inning.
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Tigers pitcher Chad Bell works in the third inning.
Tigers pitcher Chad Bell works in the third inning.
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Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez wipes sweat from his brow during a pitching change in the fourth inning.
Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez wipes sweat from his brow during a pitching change in the fourth inning.
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Third base coach Dave Clark in the fourth inning.
Third base coach Dave Clark in the fourth inning.
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Tigers' Mikie Mahtook singles in the fourth inning.
Tigers' Mikie Mahtook singles in the fourth inning.
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Tigers pitcher Shane Greene pitches to Pirates' Todd Cunningham in the fifth inning.
Tigers pitcher Shane Greene pitches to Pirates' Todd Cunningham in the fifth inning.
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From right, Vince Haan, 3, sits with his brother, Jacob Haan, 9, and dad, Chad Haan, 47, during the game. Haan is a native of Grand Rapids, now stationed in Beaufort, S.C. where he is a Navy chaplain.
From right, Vince Haan, 3, sits with his brother, Jacob Haan, 9, and dad, Chad Haan, 47, during the game. Haan is a native of Grand Rapids, now stationed in Beaufort, S.C. where he is a Navy chaplain.
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Tigers first baseman smiles in the fifth inning.
Tigers first baseman smiles in the fifth inning.
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Tigers pitcher Shane Greene works in the fifth inning.
Tigers pitcher Shane Greene works in the fifth inning.
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The view across the field of the Margaritaville Patio.
The view across the field of the Margaritaville Patio.
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Tigers pitcher Drew VerHagen works in the sixth inning.
Tigers pitcher Drew VerHagen works in the sixth inning.
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Public address announcer Bobb Vergiels, also PA announcer for the Tigers at Comerica Park, makes notes on player substitutions during the game.
Public address announcer Bobb Vergiels, also PA announcer for the Tigers at Comerica Park, makes notes on player substitutions during the game.
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Tigers pitcher Drew VerHagen works in the sixth inning.
Tigers pitcher Drew VerHagen works in the sixth inning.
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Blue skies and puffy clouds over the ballpark in the fifth inning.
Blue skies and puffy clouds over the ballpark in the fifth inning.
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Tigers non-roster pitcher Alex Faedo works in the seventh inning.
Tigers non-roster pitcher Alex Faedo works in the seventh inning.
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Tigers non-roster pitcher Alex Faedo works in the seventh inning.
Tigers non-roster pitcher Alex Faedo works in the seventh inning.
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Pirates' Alfredo Reyes beats the throw to Tigers catcher Brayan Pena, right, on his inside-the-park home run in the seventh inning to make it 4-2 Pirates.
Pirates' Alfredo Reyes beats the throw to Tigers catcher Brayan Pena, right, on his inside-the-park home run in the seventh inning to make it 4-2 Pirates.
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Tigers pitcher Zac Reininger works in the ninth inning. Detroit Tigers vs Pittsburgh Pirates at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla. on Feb. 25, 2018. (Robin Buckson / Detroit News)
Tigers pitcher Zac Reininger works in the ninth inning. Detroit Tigers vs Pittsburgh Pirates at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla. on Feb. 25, 2018. (Robin Buckson / Detroit News)
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