MLB, Melton and the Tigers
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The Detroit Tigers have had a tough time lately on the heels of what was an incredible first half, losing nine of their last ten right ahead of the trade deadli
Troy Melton listened intently to Tigers pitching coach Chris Fetter’s instructions. With Melton’s pitch count approaching 90 with two outs in the fifth inning, he was likely on his last batter in his Major League debut.
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 Pirates are going for the sweep after taking games 1 and 2, 3-0 and 8-5. Detroit will toss Melton on the mound, who makes his first career start. The Tigers' five runs in Tuesday's games was more than the four combined runs scored in the four previous outings.
Andrew McCutchen and the Pittsburgh Pirates will hit the field against the Detroit Tigers and starter Troy Melton on Wednesday. First pitch is at 12:35 p.m. ET at PNC Park. Here's everything you need to know to watch the Tigers vs. Pirates game.
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