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.

Here are highlights from the Tigers' 6-1 loss to the Pirates on Wednesday. It was the ninth loss in the last 10 games for Detroit. Andrew McCutchen hits a solo home run in the first inning: Spencer Horwitz clubs a grand slam in the second inning: Bailey Falter struck out eight with no walks and allowed just four hits in seven innings of work:

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.