Liover Peguero, Pirates stump Tigers

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Liover Peguero hit a two-run homer and Johan Oviedo pitched seven strong innings as the Pittsburgh Pirates topped the visiting Detroit Tigers 4-1 on Tuesday in the first game of a two-game set.

Endy Rodriguez added an RBI triple and Josh Palacios had a sacrifice fly for the Pirates, who have won three in a row and five of their past seven.

Oviedo (5-11) picked up his 11t