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

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

It’s the first time the Tigers have been swept in a three-game series in Pittsburgh. It’s the first time this season they’ve lost three series in a row.

Right-hander Troy Melton will be making his MLB debut as the Tigers’ starter against the Pirates lefty Bailey Falter (6-5, 4.00 ERA).

"We're a really good team," Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson said after the eighth loss in nine games. "We just got to play like it."

The Detroit Tigers looked to continue their winning ways against the Pirates in Pittsburgh on Tuesday as they took on former Tigers utility man Don Kelly's

The Tigers (60-42) have lost eight of their last nine games and now face the possibility of being swept by the last-place Pirates.