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.

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

Spencer Horwitz's grand slam backed up a quality start from Bailey Falter and helped the host Pittsburgh Pirates finish off a three-game sweep of the frontrunning Detroit Tigers with a 6-1 victory on Wednesday afternoon.

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).

"We're a really good team," Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson said after the eighth loss in nine games. "We just got to play like it."

The Pirates have been polarized since the All-Star break and achieved something not seen in baseball since 1980.

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed starting pitcher Paul Skenes befuddled the Detroit Tigers throughout his outing, leading to the 3-0 shutout series

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.