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.

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.

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Tarik Skubal and his wife, Jessica, are welcoming a new baby to their family. It's their second child, joining Kasen.

Melton, 24, was the team’s fourth-round pick out of San Diego State in 2022 and he’s had a meteoric rise through the system.

Right-handed pitcher Troy Melton’s first MLB outing wasn’t as planned as the 24-year-old was pinned for six runs and the Tigers experienced their third sweep of the season, this time at the hands of the Pirates at PNC Park.

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.

The Detroit Tigers are continuing to give young arms chances to build a case they should be a piece of what is one of the best