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The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 6-1 on Wednesday afternoon at PNC Park, completing the three-game sweep of the World Series contenders. It was a
Rookie right-hander Troy Melton gave up a grand slam in the 2nd inning as the Tigers lost to the Bucs, 6-1, for a 3-game sweep.
It’s the first time the Tigers have been swept in a three-game series in Pittsburgh. It’s the first time this season they’ve lost three series in a row.
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Here are highlights from the Tigers' 6-1 loss to the Pirates on Wednesday. It was the ninth loss in the last 10 games for Detroit. Andrew McCutchen hits a solo home run in the first inning: Spencer Horwitz clubs a grand slam in the second inning: Bailey Falter struck out eight with no walks and allowed just four hits in seven innings of work:
Right-hander Troy Melton will be making his MLB debut as the Tigers’ starter against the Pirates lefty Bailey Falter (6-5, 4.00 ERA).