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Pirates Sweep Tigers Behind Horwitz’s First Career Grand Slam

A 6-1 win highlighted by Falter’s eight-strikeout start sealed the three-game series sweep, intensifying trade-deadline scrutiny of Pittsburgh’s veteran pitchers.

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Overview

  • Spencer Horwitz delivered a two-out grand slam in the second inning for his first career homer with all bases loaded.
  • Bailey Falter struck out eight over seven innings, issuing no walks and allowing one run on four hits.
  • Mitch Keller posted a six-inning, three-run victory in Tuesday’s opener while David Bednar notched his 15th save, boosting their profiles as potential July 31 trade targets.
  • Detroit rookie Troy Melton gave up six runs in five innings during his major league debut as the Tigers dropped nine of their last ten games.
  • Pittsburgh has won three straight after losing 11 of 12 earlier this month, powered by an offense that amassed 14 hits and eight doubles in Tuesday’s game.