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.

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.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have lacked power all season, but one player came through with one of the best home runs of the season. Pirates first basema

Rookie right-hander Troy Melton gave up a grand slam in the 2nd inning as the Tigers lost to the Bucs, 6-1, for a 3-game sweep.

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

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

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.

ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan named that kind of player as the Tigers' best fit at the trade deadline. That player is Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar. The veteran right-hander is a two-time All-Star and would be a nice boost to the bullpen.