Much has been made of the doubleheader between the Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday, June 19, at Comerica Park, mostly centered on the fact that Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal and Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes will both pitch in the twin bill, but not against each other.

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal gestures after a double play ends the sixth inning during Game 2 of baseball's AL Division Series against the Cleveland Guardians, Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long) AP