Torkelson narrowly misses cycle as Tigers hang on to beat Pirates, 8-7
Detroit led 8-2 after seven innings, but RBI singles by Nick Gonzales and Ryan O’Hearn and a three-run homer by Rafael Flores Jr. pulled the Pirates within one run in the eighth.
Pittsburgh (81-79) needs one win for its first winning season since 2018.
Jobe (3-3) allowed three hits and two walks while striking out eight. He returned in August from Tommy John surgery and finished with a 3.91 ERA and 51 strikeouts in 46 innings.
Kenley Jansen pitched the ninth for his 498th save, his 22nd in 28 chances this season.
Bubba Chandler (9-9) gave up six runs, four hits and four walks in 2 2/3 innings.
Dillon Dingler had a two-run single, raising his career-high RBI total to 91.
The game started 30 minutes late because of lengthy ceremonies honoring Justin Verlander on the eve of his final MLB start.
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