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The Detroit Tigers lost again. They were swept in a three-game series by the lowly Pittsburgh Pirates and have now dropped nine of their last 10 games. They sti
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).
Paul Skenes (6.0 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 6 K) was credited with a win in the Pirates' 3-0 victory over the Tigers Monday. Spencer Horwitz led the way offensively, going 3 for 4 with an RBI. Jack Flaherty (3.0 IP, 3 R, 6 H, 6 K) was handed the loss for the Tigers.
Spencer Horwitz hit his first career grand slam and Bailey Falter matched a career-high with eight strikeouts to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-1 win and sweep of the Detroit Tigers.
Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows hit a double off Pirates ace Paul Skenes on Monday, July 21 — his first extra-base hit since June 22.