Yet, the Tigers still have a solid lead atop the American League Central, leading the Minnesota Twins by nine games. The Pirates come into Detroit at the bottom of the NL Central, 11 games out of a Wild Card spot. Time: 6:40 p.m. ET

The Cincinnati Reds have won three straight series for the first time this season as Elly De La Cruz hits HR in fourth straight game.

Detroit Tigers right-handed reliever Will Vest has a 2.57 ERA with nine walks and 37 strikeouts across 35 innings in 32 games, racking up 12 saves.

Prior to Tuesday's series-opener against the Minnesota Twins, the Reds announced righty Graham Ashcraft was placed on the 15-day injured list.

Will Vest’s injury scare comes at a tough time for the Detroit Tigers bullpen, but there’s a positive update on his status.

Elly De La Cruz homered, scored three times and drove in three runs as the Cincinnati Reds rallied to beat the Detroit Tigers 8-4.

The Cincinnati Reds altered their bullpen ahead of their series opener against the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday.

Cincinnati Reds LHP Wade Miley pitched five strong innings in the Reds' series-clinching win over the MLB-best Detroit Tigers Sunday.