Left-handed starting pitcher Bailey Falter had one of his best outings of the season, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-1 victory over the Detr

BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates will look to sweep a three-game series with a win against the Detroit Tigers. Pittsburgh is 28-24 at home and 41-61 overall. The Pirates are 14-43 in games when they have allowed a home run.

The Detroit Tigers face the Pittsburgh Pirates in the second game of a 3-game set at PNC Park in Pittsburgh Tuesday.

The Tigers lost, 8-5, to the Pittsburgh Pirates. They have posted a 14-17 record since June 14 — and a 1-8 record since July 9.

It's Wednesday, July 23 and the Tigers (60-42) are in Pittsburgh to take on the Pirates (41-61). Troy Melton is slated to take the mound for Detroit against Bailey Falter for Pittsburgh. The Pirates are going for the sweep after taking games 1 and 2,